US Bridges

Mo 8 E over Dry Fk CR

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 33 T 38 N R 6 W · Structure no. 34868

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
397 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 8 E over Dry Fk CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 8 E over Dry Fk CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2044. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMo 8 E
CrossesDry Fk CR
LocationS 33 T 38 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates37.96506, -91.5808
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 8 E over Dry Fk CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 8 E over Dry Fk CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 8 E over Dry Fk CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 8 E over Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 8 E over Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.