US Bridges

Walter ST over Br of Dry Fk

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 6 W · Structure no. 28950

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walter ST over Br of Dry Fk is a concrete slab carrying Walter 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 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalter ST
CrossesBr of Dry Fk
LocationS 20 T 38 N R 6 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.0058, -91.6123
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2024)
Projected traffic226 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 Walter ST over Br of Dry Fk built?

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

What condition is Walter ST 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 Walter ST over Br of Dry Fk carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walter ST over Br of Dry Fk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Walter ST over Br of Dry Fk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.