US Bridges

W-2 over Dtch No 1

Good

Ripley County, Missouri · S 21 T 22 N R 4 E · Structure no. 15348

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-2 over Dtch No 1 is a concrete tee beam carrying W-2 over Dtch No 1 in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesW-2
CrossesDtch No 1
LocationS 21 T 22 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates36.5331, -90.6369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W-2 over Dtch No 1 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W-2 over Dtch No 1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does W-2 over Dtch No 1 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W-2 over Dtch No 1?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W-2 over Dtch No 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.