US Bridges

Red Mill Drive over Ditch 11

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · Sec 13 T27N R8E · Structure no. 00000000MINGO06

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Red Mill Drive over Ditch 11 is a wood or timber slab carrying Red Mill Drive over Ditch 11 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Mill Drive
CrossesDitch 11
LocationSec 13 T27N R8E
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.978, -90.1325
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Red Mill Drive over Ditch 11 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Mill Drive over Ditch 11 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Red Mill Drive over Ditch 11 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Mill Drive over Ditch 11?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Red Mill Drive over Ditch 11?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.