US Bridges

Rt Ff E over Dry Wash

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 8 T 35 N R 6 W · Structure no. 7602

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff E over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ff E over Dry Wash in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ff E
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 8 T 35 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
CountyDent County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.77431, -91.60967
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 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 width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ff E over Dry Wash 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 Wash carry?

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

How long is Rt Ff E over Dry Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff E over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.