Rt B E over Dry Fk Meramec Rvr
PoorDent County, Missouri · S 8 T 33 N R 4 W · Structure no. 9212
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 569
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt B E over Dry Fk Meramec Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt B E over Dry Fk Meramec Rvr in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt B E over Dry Fk Meramec Rvr built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt B E over Dry Fk Meramec Rvr 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Rt B E over Dry Fk Meramec Rvr carry?
About 569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt B E over Dry Fk Meramec Rvr?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rt B E over Dry Fk Meramec Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.