US Bridges

ST John ST over Br of Dry Fk

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 6 W · Structure no. 28947

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST John ST over Br of Dry Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST John ST over Br of Dry Fk in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST John ST
CrossesBr of Dry Fk
LocationS 20 T 38 N R 6 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.00572, -91.61122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2024)
Projected traffic121 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 ST John ST over Br of Dry Fk built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST John ST over Br of Dry Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does ST John ST over Br of Dry Fk carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST John ST over Br of Dry Fk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns ST John ST over Br of Dry Fk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.