US Bridges

Rt N E over Dry Br

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 15 T 35 N R 25 W · Structure no. 9833

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt N E over Dry Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 15 T 35 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.80091, -93.6744
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2024)
Projected traffic558 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 N E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N 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 January 2024.

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

About 385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Dry Br?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.