US Bridges

Pvt Private DR S over Dry Br

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 24 T 28 N R 25 W · Structure no. 9407

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pvt Private DR S over Dry Br is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pvt Private DR S over Dry Br in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPvt Private DR S
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 24 T 28 N R 25 W
Coordinates37.12122, -93.60967
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pvt Private DR S over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pvt Private DR S 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pvt Private DR S over Dry Br carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pvt Private DR S over Dry Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pvt Private DR S over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.