US Bridges

Mo 124 E over Dry CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 7 T 50 N R 15 W · Structure no. 1034

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 124 E over Dry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 124 E over Dry CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 931 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 124 E
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 7 T 50 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 124
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.14428, -92.65157
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2024)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 124 E over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 124 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 124 E over Dry CR carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 124 E over Dry CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 124 E over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.