US Bridges

Rt O E over Drain Dtch #33

FairPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 14 T 28 N R 11 E · Structure no. 9779

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,523
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Drain Dtch #33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Drain Dtch #33 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,523 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,132 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesDrain Dtch #33
LocationS 14 T 28 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates37.08239, -89.80383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,523 (2024)
Projected traffic2,132 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O E over Drain Dtch #33 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Drain Dtch #33 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 O E over Drain Dtch #33 carry?

About 1,523 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Drain Dtch #33?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Drain Dtch #33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.