US Bridges

Mo 43 S over Dry Br

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 15 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3046

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 43 S over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 43 S over Dry Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,356 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,034 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 43 S
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 15 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates37.14503, -94.51064
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,356 (2024)
Projected traffic11,034 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 43 S over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 43 S over Dry Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Dry Br carry?

About 7,356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 43 S over Dry Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mo 43 S over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.