US Bridges

Hecker RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 28 T 41 N R 5 W · Structure no. 17672

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hecker RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hecker RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHecker RD
CrossesTrib of Dry Fk CR
LocationS 28 T 41 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 159
Coordinates38.26483, -91.49928
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hecker RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hecker RD over Trib of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hecker RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hecker RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hecker RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.