US Bridges

Mo 51 S over Drainage Ditch No.

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 3 T 27 N R 9 E · Structure no. 29329

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,383
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 51 S over Drainage Ditch No. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 51 S over Drainage Ditch No. in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,383 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 51 S
CrossesDrainage Ditch No.
LocationS 3 T 27 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 51
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.02888, -90.07334
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,383 (2024)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 51 S over Drainage Ditch No. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 51 S over Drainage Ditch No. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 51 S over Drainage Ditch No. carry?

About 1,383 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mo 51 S over Drainage Ditch No.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Mo 51 S over Drainage Ditch No.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.