US Bridges

Rt H S over Dry Br

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 16 T 27 N R 27 W · Structure no. 9624

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,552
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H S over Dry Br in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 4,552 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,283 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 16 T 27 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.05563, -93.89689
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,552 (2024)
Projected traffic7,283 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 S over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Dry Br carry?

About 4,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Dry Br?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.