US Bridges

Rt Ff E over Dry Fk CR

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 8 T 35 N R 6 W · Structure no. 1744

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff E over Dry Fk CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ff E over Dry Fk CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2044. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ff E
CrossesDry Fk CR
LocationS 8 T 35 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
CountyDent County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.76605, -91.61819
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2024)
Projected traffic547 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Ff E over Dry Fk CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ff E over Dry Fk CR 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 Ff E over Dry Fk CR carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff E over Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff E over Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.