US Bridges

US 160 E over Dry Br

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 9 T 30 N R 25 W · Structure no. 5430

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over Dry Br in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,883 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 9 T 30 N R 25 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.34309, -93.69683
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2024)
Projected traffic1,883 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 US 160 E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Dry Br carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.