US Bridges

Rt Pp E over E Medicine CR Drai

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 2 T 62 N R 22 W · Structure no. 36274

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp E over E Medicine CR Drai is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt Pp E over E Medicine CR Drai in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt Pp E
CrossesE Medicine CR Drai
LocationS 2 T 62 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates40.19762, -93.34191
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic234 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Pp E over E Medicine CR Drai built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Pp E over E Medicine CR Drai 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Pp E over E Medicine CR Drai carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp E over E Medicine CR Drai?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Pp E over E Medicine CR Drai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.