US Bridges

Rt B E over Dry Br

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 3 T 24 N R 28 W · Structure no. 9942

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Dry Br in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,394 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 3 T 24 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates36.81649, -93.94769
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,394 (2024)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Rt B E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Dry Br carry?

About 2,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Dry Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Rt B E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.