US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Main Drain Dtch

FairPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 29 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 7766

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Main Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Hh E over Main Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesMain Drain Dtch
LocationS 29 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0HH
Coordinates36.77376, -89.79111
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2024)
Projected traffic132 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Hh E over Main Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh E over Main Drain Dtch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Main Drain Dtch carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Main Drain Dtch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh E over Main Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.