US Bridges

Rt B E over Drain Dtch

Good

Wayne County, Missouri · S 31 T 29 N R 4 E · Structure no. 6865

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,089
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Drain Dtch in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 31 T 29 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.13801, -90.66453
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2024)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Drain Dtch 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 February 2024.

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

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.