US Bridges

Rt D E over Dry Br

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 18 T 24 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2135

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Dry Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 18 T 24 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates36.79977, -94.31901
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2024)
Projected traffic822 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 D E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Dry Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Dry Br carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Dry Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.