US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Dry Run CR

Fair

Madison County, Missouri · S 31 T 34 N R 5 E · Structure no. 4941

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,941
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Dry Run CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 72 E over Dry Run CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,941 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,009 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesDry Run CR
LocationS 31 T 34 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 72
CountyMadison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.59934, -90.53204
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,941 (2024)
Projected traffic3,009 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 72 E over Dry Run CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Dry Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Dry Run CR carry?

About 1,941 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Dry Run CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 72 E over Dry Run CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.