US Bridges

Rt K E over Dry Wood CR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 15 T 33 N R 33 W · Structure no. 9344

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Dry Wood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Dry Wood CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 78 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesDry Wood CR
LocationS 15 T 33 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates37.61914, -94.54927
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2024)
Projected traffic347 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Rt K E over Dry Wood CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Rt K E over Dry Wood CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Dry Wood CR carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Dry Wood CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Dry Wood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.