US Bridges

Mo 172 E over Drain Dtch

Good

Wayne County, Missouri · S 34 T 27 N R 6 E · Structure no. 8860

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 172 E over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 172 E over Drain Dtch in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 172 E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 34 T 27 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates36.94296, -90.38954
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2024)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Mo 172 E over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 172 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 Mo 172 E over Drain Dtch carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 172 E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 172 E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.