US Bridges

Arvin RD over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 21 T 25 N R 10 E · Structure no. 16289

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arvin RD over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Arvin RD over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArvin RD
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 21 T 25 N R 10 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.7999, -89.97747
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Arvin RD over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arvin RD 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 Arvin RD over Drain Dtch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arvin RD over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Arvin RD over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.