US Bridges

Rt V E over Dry Br

Good

Barton County, Missouri · S 16 T 33 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8469

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Dry Br in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt V E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 16 T 33 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates37.60679, -94.45589
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic566 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 V E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E over Dry Br 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 April 2024.

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

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Dry Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.