US Bridges

County RD 732 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 36 T 25 N R 11 E · Structure no. 18247

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township 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 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 732
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 36 T 25 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates36.75989, -89.8131
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 732 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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 35 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 732 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.