US Bridges

Rt H E over Dry Br

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 17 T 30 N R 31 W · Structure no. 8870

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Dry Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 17 T 30 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.3411, -94.36167
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2024)
Projected traffic414 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 H E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E 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 Rt H E over Dry Br carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Dry Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.