US Bridges

County RD 235 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 10 E · Structure no. 24700

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 235 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 235 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 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 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 235
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 534
Coordinates37.00802, -89.97789
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 235 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County RD 235 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 235 over Drain Dtch carry?

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

How long is County RD 235 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 235 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.