US Bridges

Rt Ab E over Drain Dtch #24

FairPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 15 T 26 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6967

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ab E over Drain Dtch #24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ab E over Drain Dtch #24 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, 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 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt Ab E
CrossesDrain Dtch #24
LocationS 15 T 26 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0AB
Coordinates36.88908, -89.74375
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2024)
Projected traffic757 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ab E over Drain Dtch #24 built?

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

What condition is Rt Ab E over Drain Dtch #24 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Ab E over Drain Dtch #24 carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ab E over Drain Dtch #24?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ab E over Drain Dtch #24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.