US Bridges

Rt a E over Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 30 T 27 N R 4 E · Structure no. 8586

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Drain in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesDrain
LocationS 30 T 27 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.96489, -90.67257
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2024)
Projected traffic813 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Drain built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Drain carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.