US Bridges

Mo 174 E over Dry Br

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 25 W · Structure no. 5182

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,054
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 174 E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 174 E over Dry Br in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 96 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 3,054 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,428 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 174 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 22 T 28 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 174
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.12054, -93.64756
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,054 (2024)
Projected traffic4,428 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Mo 174 E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Mo 174 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 174 E over Dry Br carry?

About 3,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 174 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mo 174 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.