US Bridges

County RD 326 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 23 T 28 N R 11 E · Structure no. 24819

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 326 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 326 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 326
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 23 T 28 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 558
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.06772, -89.80539
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 326 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County RD 326 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 326 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 326 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 326 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.