US Bridges

Cooper ST over Drain Dtch

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 22 T 25 N R 10 E · Structure no. 16291

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper ST over Drain Dtch is a concrete tee beam carrying Cooper ST over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCooper ST
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 22 T 25 N R 10 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.79986, -89.9657
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cooper ST over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper ST over Drain Dtch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cooper ST over Drain Dtch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cooper ST over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper ST over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.