US Bridges

Rt Y E over Drain Dtch #37

FairPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 13 T 26 N R 12 E · Structure no. 9829

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Drain Dtch #37 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y E over Drain Dtch #37 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt Y E
CrossesDrain Dtch #37
LocationS 13 T 26 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates36.88843, -89.71474
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$687,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y E over Drain Dtch #37 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y E over Drain Dtch #37 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 Y E over Drain Dtch #37 carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Drain Dtch #37?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Drain Dtch #37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.