US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Dry Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 27 T 40 N R 29 W · Structure no. 8060

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb S over Dry Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 27 T 40 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.24116, -94.1202
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Bb S over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb 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 Bb S over Dry Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Dry Br?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Rt Bb S over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.