US Bridges

County RD 792 over Drain Dtch

PoorClosed to traffic

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 18 T 23 N R 11 E · Structure no. 20219

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 792 over Drain Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 792 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 792
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 18 T 23 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 251
Coordinates36.62807, -89.90368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 792 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County RD 792 over Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 792 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 792 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 792 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.