US Bridges

Rt F E over Dry Fk CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 7 W · Structure no. 2531

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,414
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Dry Fk CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F E over Dry Fk CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F E
CrossesDry Fk CR
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.90763, -91.68074
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,414 (2024)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 F E over Dry Fk CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F E over Dry Fk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rt F E over Dry Fk CR carry?

About 1,414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.