US Bridges

County RD 354 over Drain Dtch

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 12 E · Structure no. 29135

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 354 over Drain Dtch is a steel culvert carrying County RD 354 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 354
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates37.00753, -89.78961
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 354 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 354 over Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 354 over Drain Dtch carry?

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

How long is County RD 354 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 354 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.