US Bridges

Rt N E over Dry Br

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 14 T 35 N R 25 W · Structure no. 9834

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
766
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 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 14 T 35 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates37.80103, -93.66131
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2024)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Dry Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.