US Bridges

Rt J S over Dry Wash

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 12 T 24 N R 2 W · Structure no. 9262

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J S over Dry Wash in Oregon 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 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 12 T 24 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyOregon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.74889, -91.12031
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2024)
Projected traffic276 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Dry Wash carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Dry Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.