US Bridges

County RD 726 over Drain Dtch

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 25 T 25 N R 11 E · Structure no. 18454

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 726 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 726 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 726
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 25 T 25 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 186
Coordinates36.77451, -89.81292
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 726 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 726 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 726 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 726 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 726 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.