US Bridges

Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #5

Poor

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 7 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 5500

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
873
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #5 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 873 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMo 114 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #5
LocationS 7 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates36.82294, -89.79094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2024)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$603,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #5 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #5 carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #5?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.