US Bridges

County RD 499 over Drain Dtch

FairPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 25 T 26 N R 7 E · Structure no. 24044

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 499 over Drain Dtch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 499 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 499
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 25 T 26 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 452
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.87744, -90.24556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 499 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 499 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 499 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 499 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 499 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.