US Bridges

Rt B S over Dry Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 13 T 25 N R 31 W · Structure no. 8604

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,318
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B S 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 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 13 T 25 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates36.88932, -94.26409
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2024)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rt B S over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S 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 Rt B S over Dry Br carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Dry Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.