US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Dry Fork CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 22 T 41 N R 5 W · Structure no. 3704

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,121
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Dry Fork CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 19 S over Dry Fork CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2044. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesDry Fork CR
LocationS 22 T 41 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates38.27354, -91.47512
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,121 (2024)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Mo 19 S over Dry Fork CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Dry Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Dry Fork CR carry?

About 2,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Dry Fork CR?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Dry Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.