US Bridges

Mo 2 E over Dry CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 3 T 43 N R 25 W · Structure no. 5422

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 2 E over Dry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 2 E over Dry CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,409 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 2 E
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 3 T 43 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54551, -93.6684
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2024)
Projected traffic1,409 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 2 E over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 2 E over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 2 E over Dry CR carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 2 E over Dry CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 2 E over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.