Rt Hh E over Dry Br
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Missouri · S 1 T 24 N R 31 W · Structure no. 9443
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 836
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Hh E over Dry Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Hh E over Dry Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 836 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Hh E over Dry Br built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Hh 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Dry Br carry?
About 836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt Hh E over Dry Br?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Hh E over Dry Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.