US Bridges

Rt H S over Drain Dtch Lat #1

FairPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 21 T 24 N R 9 E · Structure no. 6846

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Drain Dtch Lat #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Drain Dtch Lat #1 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H S
CrossesDrain Dtch Lat #1
LocationS 21 T 24 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.71545, -90.08262
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2024)
Projected traffic785 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$816,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Drain Dtch Lat #1 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over Drain Dtch Lat #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 H S over Drain Dtch Lat #1 carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Drain Dtch Lat #1?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Drain Dtch Lat #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.