US Bridges

County RD 308 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 13 T 28 N R 11 E · Structure no. 34920

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 308 over Drain Dtch is a steel other carrying County RD 308 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 308
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 13 T 28 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 557
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09687, -89.77675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 308 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 308 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 308 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 308 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 308 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.