US Bridges

Oak RD over Trib of Dry CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 1 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20437

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak RD over Trib of Dry CR is a steel culvert carrying Oak RD over Trib of Dry CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOak RD
CrossesTrib of Dry CR
LocationS 1 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.27097, -94.26452
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oak RD over Trib of Dry CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak RD over Trib of 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 Oak RD over Trib of Dry CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak RD over Trib of Dry CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oak RD over Trib of Dry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.