US Bridges

Rt Ap S over Dry CR

FairPosted for load

Howell County, Missouri · S 16 T 25 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8259

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ap S over Dry CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ap S 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ap S
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 16 T 25 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0AP
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.83795, -92.05379
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2024)
Projected traffic246 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Ap S over Dry CR built?

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

What condition is Rt Ap S 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ap S over Dry CR carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ap S over Dry CR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ap S over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.