US Bridges

Reno Hill RD over Dry Fork CR

PoorPosted for load

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 34 T 45 N R 16 W · Structure no. 17725

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reno Hill RD over Dry Fork CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Reno Hill RD over Dry Fork CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesReno Hill RD
CrossesDry Fork CR
LocationS 34 T 45 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates38.61969, -92.67014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reno Hill RD over Dry Fork CR built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reno Hill RD over Dry Fork CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Reno Hill RD over Dry Fork CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reno Hill RD over Dry Fork CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Reno Hill RD over Dry Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.