US Bridges

County RD 135 over Dry Fork

Good

Pike County, Missouri · S 16 T 54 N R 2 W · Structure no. 36322

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 135 over Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 135 over Dry Fork in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 135
CrossesDry Fork
LocationS 16 T 54 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.45222, -91.13722
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 135 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 135 over Dry Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 135 over Dry Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 135 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 135 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.