County Rd 321 over Drain Dtch
Mississippi County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Rd 321 over Drain Dtch in Mississippi County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 15 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 62 of the 99 inventoried bridges in Mississippi County rated fair (62.6%); 10 (10.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel single box beam |
| Length | about 89 ft |
| Location | S 19 T 26 N R 17 E |
| NBI structure number | 29194 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Mississippi County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 57 S over Ash Slu Dtch | 1959 | 17,923 | Fair |
| Is 57 S over Drain Dtch | 1959 | 17,660 | Fair |
| Is 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2 | 1959 | 15,417 | Fair |
| Is 57 S over Mississippi Rvr | 1976 | 11,453 | Fair |
| Is 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2 | 1975 | 6,589 | Fair |
| Is 57 S over Lateral Dtch #23 | 1974 | 6,589 | Fair |
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