US Bridges

County RD 3000 over Br of Dry Fk

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 8 T 37 N R 7 W · Structure no. 13618

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 3000 over Br of Dry Fk is a concrete arch - deck carrying County RD 3000 over Br of Dry Fk in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 3000
CrossesBr of Dry Fk
LocationS 8 T 37 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9364, -91.7092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 3000 over Br of Dry Fk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 3000 over Br of Dry Fk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 3000 over Br of Dry Fk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 3000 over Br of Dry Fk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 3000 over Br of Dry Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.