US Bridges

Mo 248 E over Dry Br

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 13 T 23 N R 27 W · Structure no. 5370

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 248 E over Dry Br is a concrete slab carrying Mo 248 E over Dry Br in Barry 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 5 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 5,333 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,799 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 248 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 13 T 23 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 248
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.69911, -93.81
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,333 (2024)
Projected traffic8,799 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 248 E over Dry Br built?

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

What condition is Mo 248 E over Dry Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 248 E over Dry Br carry?

About 5,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 248 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 248 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.