US Bridges

Rt a E over Drain Dtch #1

FairPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 14 T 24 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6467

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Drain Dtch #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Drain Dtch #1 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesDrain Dtch #1
LocationS 14 T 24 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.71495, -89.72841
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2024)
Projected traffic83 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Rt a E over Drain Dtch #1 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a 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 Rt a E over Drain Dtch #1 carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Drain Dtch #1?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.