US Bridges

Nova RD over Dry Fk Trib

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 8 T 29 N R 30 W · Structure no. 32215

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nova RD over Dry Fk Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nova RD over Dry Fk Trib in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNova RD
CrossesDry Fk Trib
LocationS 8 T 29 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates37.24848, -94.22046
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nova RD over Dry Fk Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nova RD over Dry Fk Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Nova RD over Dry Fk Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nova RD over Dry Fk Trib?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nova RD over Dry Fk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.