US Bridges

Rt J S over Dry Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 13 T 40 N R 33 W · Structure no. 7779

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J S over Dry Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 13 T 40 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.27665, -94.53214
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic594 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 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 J S over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Dry Br carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Dry Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.