US Bridges

Rt P E over Dry Fork CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 18 T 35 N R 12 E · Structure no. 30142

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Dry Fork CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P E over Dry Fork CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt P E
CrossesDry Fork CR
LocationS 18 T 35 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates37.74179, -89.75635
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2024)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 P E over Dry Fork CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Dry Fork CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt P E over Dry Fork CR carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Dry Fork CR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Dry Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.