US Bridges

Bush RD over Dry Fk

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 10 T 46 N R 6 W · Structure no. 21071

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush RD over Dry Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bush RD over Dry Fk in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBush RD
CrossesDry Fk
LocationS 10 T 46 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates38.76631, -91.57975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush RD over Dry Fk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush RD over Dry Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Bush RD over Dry Fk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bush RD over Dry Fk?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bush RD over Dry Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.