US Bridges

Mo 224 E over Dry Wash CR

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 24 T 50 N R 29 W · Structure no. 33446

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
683
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 224 E over Dry Wash CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 224 E over Dry Wash CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 224 E
CrossesDry Wash CR
LocationS 24 T 50 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates39.13268, -94.0662
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 224 E over Dry Wash CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 224 E over Dry Wash CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 224 E over Dry Wash CR carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 224 E over Dry Wash CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 224 E over Dry Wash CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.