US Bridges

Mo 86 E over Dry Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 24 T 25 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3432

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,338
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 86 E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 86 E over Dry Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,676 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMo 86 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 24 T 25 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates36.8781, -94.26733
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,338 (2024)
Projected traffic8,676 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Mo 86 E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 86 E over Dry Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 86 E over Dry Br carry?

About 4,338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 86 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mo 86 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.