US Bridges

Reynolds CR RD over Dry CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 35 T 41 N R 3 E · Structure no. 20632

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds CR RD over Dry CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reynolds CR RD over Dry CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReynolds CR RD
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 35 T 41 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 262
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.24508, -90.65409
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2023)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Reynolds CR RD over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds CR RD over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Reynolds CR RD over Dry CR carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds CR RD over Dry CR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds CR RD over Dry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.