US Bridges

Rt U E over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 5 T 23 N R 9 E · Structure no. 8278

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U E over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 5 T 23 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates36.66016, -90.10891
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2024)
Projected traffic683 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 U E over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Drain Dtch carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.