US Bridges

County RD 340 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 352 T 28 N R 11 E · Structure no. 12966

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 340 over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying County RD 340 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 340
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 352 T 28 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.03853, -89.80923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 County RD 340 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 340 over Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 340 over Drain Dtch carry?

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

How long is County RD 340 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 340 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.