US Bridges

County RD 702 over Drain Dtch

GoodPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 10 T 25 N R 10 E · Structure no. 17222

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 702 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 702 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 702
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 10 T 25 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates36.81711, -89.84814
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 702 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 702 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 County RD 702 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 702 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 702 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.