US Bridges

Mo 86 E over Dry Wash

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 18 T 25 N R 30 W · Structure no. 8619

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 86 E over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 86 E over Dry Wash 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,140 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 86 E
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 18 T 25 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 86
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.87792, -94.25568
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.9 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 traffic3,070 (2024)
Projected traffic6,140 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Wash built?

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

What condition is Mo 86 E over Dry Wash 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 Wash carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 86 E over Dry Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 86 E over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.