US Bridges

Mo 86 E over Dry Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 30 T 25 N R 29 W · Structure no. 8600

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,689
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 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 1,689 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,378 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 86 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 30 T 25 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 86
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.85808, -94.15054
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,689 (2024)
Projected traffic3,378 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 86 E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 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 1,689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 86 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 86 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.