US Bridges

Mo 86 E over Dry Br

Poor

Newton County, Missouri · S 24 T 25 N R 32 W · Structure no. 5457

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,145
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 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,290 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 86 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 24 T 25 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 86
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.87299, -94.37662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,145 (2024)
Projected traffic16,290 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 86 E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 86 E over Dry Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

About 8,145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 86 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 86 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.