US Bridges

County RD 792 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 14 T 23 N R 10 E · Structure no. 20142

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 792 over Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 792 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 792
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 14 T 23 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates36.62856, -89.93979
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 792 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 792 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 792 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County RD 792 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 792 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.