Rt B E over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadDent County, Missouri · S 9 T 33 N R 5 W · Structure no. 9382
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 569
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt B E over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Dry Creek in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Rt B E over Dry Creek 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 Creek carry?
About 569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt B E over Dry Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Rt B E over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.