US Bridges

Pool 6 Road over Ditch 3

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · Sec 13 T27N R9E · Structure no. 0000000MINGO031

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Pool 6 Road over Ditch 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Pool 6 Road over Ditch 3 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPool 6 Road
CrossesDitch 3
LocationSec 13 T27N R9E
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.99, -90.15
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic7 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pool 6 Road over Ditch 3 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pool 6 Road over Ditch 3 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 Pool 6 Road over Ditch 3 carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pool 6 Road over Ditch 3?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Pool 6 Road over Ditch 3?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.