US Bridges

County RD 732 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 34 T 25 N R 11 E · Structure no. 18230

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 732 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 732 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 732
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 34 T 25 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.75899, -89.85362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 732 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County RD 732 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 732 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 732 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 732 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.