US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Dry CR

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 22 T 27 N R 9 W · Structure no. 7949

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over Dry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Dd E over Dry CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 22 T 27 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates36.99444, -91.91283
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2024)
Projected traffic402 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rt Dd E over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Dd E over Dry CR carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over Dry CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.