US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Dry Fk CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 15 T 29 N R 30 W · Structure no. 1577

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Dry Fk CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Bb S over Dry Fk CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 58 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesDry Fk CR
LocationS 15 T 29 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates37.24006, -94.19835
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2024)
Projected traffic929 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Bb S over Dry Fk CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Rt Bb S over Dry Fk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb S over Dry Fk CR carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb S over Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.