US Bridges

Mo 39 N over Dry Branch

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 13 T 24 N R 26 W · Structure no. 35062

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 39 N over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 39 N over Dry Branch in Barry 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 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 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 39 N
CrossesDry Branch
LocationS 13 T 24 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates36.78805, -93.68781
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,805 (2024)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mo 39 N over Dry Branch built?

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

What condition is Mo 39 N over Dry Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 39 N over Dry Branch carry?

About 1,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 39 N over Dry Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 39 N over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.