US Bridges

Rt Ww S over Drain Dtch #26

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 29 T 26 N R 9 E · Structure no. 7001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
689
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww S over Drain Dtch #26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww S over Drain Dtch #26 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 67 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 689 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt Ww S
CrossesDrain Dtch #26
LocationS 29 T 26 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates36.86591, -90.11493
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic689 (2024)
Projected traffic965 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Ww S over Drain Dtch #26 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Rt Ww S over Drain Dtch #26 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 Ww S over Drain Dtch #26 carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww S over Drain Dtch #26?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww S over Drain Dtch #26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.