US Bridges

Rt Hh S over Dry CR

Poor

Crawford County, Missouri · S 16 T 36 N R 3 W · Structure no. 7338

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh S over Dry CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Hh S over Dry CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Hh S
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 16 T 36 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
Coordinates37.83507, -91.2667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hh S over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rt Hh S over Dry CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Hh S over Dry CR carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh S over Dry CR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh S over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.