Tower RD over Dry Br
GoodNewton County, Missouri · S 2 T 25 N R 31 W · Structure no. 28172
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tower RD over Dry Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tower RD over Dry Br in Newton 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tower RD over Dry Br built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tower RD 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Tower RD over Dry Br carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tower RD over Dry Br?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Tower RD over Dry Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.