US Bridges

Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #1

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 9 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4946

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1926
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #1 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 103 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMo 114 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #1
LocationS 9 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates36.82844, -89.75593
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2024)
Projected traffic799 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #1 built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.

What condition is Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #1 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 #1 carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #1?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.