US Bridges

Rt W W over Drain Dtch #1

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 6 T 24 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6960

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W W over Drain Dtch #1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W W over Drain Dtch #1 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt W W
CrossesDrain Dtch #1
LocationS 6 T 24 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates36.67166, -89.70127
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 W W over Drain Dtch #1 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rt W W over Drain Dtch #1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W W over Drain Dtch #1 carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt W W over Drain Dtch #1?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W W over Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.