US Bridges

Mo 96 E over Dry Br

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 5 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 6264

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 96 E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 96 E over Dry Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,027 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,642 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 96 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 5 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 96
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.17887, -94.32966
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,027 (2024)
Projected traffic18,642 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 96 E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Mo 96 E over Dry Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 96 E over Dry Br carry?

About 12,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 96 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 96 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.