US Bridges

US 54 E over Dry Br

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 8 T 40 N R 15 W · Structure no. 2328

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,009
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 E over Dry Br in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 22,009 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,516 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 8 T 40 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.24351, -92.60772
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,009 (2024)
Projected traffic38,516 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 54 E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Dry Br carry?

About 22,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 54 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.