Otter DR over Dry Br
GoodNewton County, Missouri · S 34 T 26 N R 31 W · Structure no. 30253
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otter DR over Dry Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Otter DR over Dry Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otter DR over Dry Br built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otter DR 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 Otter DR over Dry Br carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Otter DR over Dry Br?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Otter DR over Dry Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.