US Bridges

Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 24 T 25 N R 10 E · Structure no. 4541

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 104 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 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,948 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMo 114 E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 24 T 25 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates36.78787, -89.92571
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,106 (2024)
Projected traffic2,948 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$720,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is Mo 114 E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch carry?

About 2,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.