Mo 83 S over Dry Fork CR
FairPolk County, Missouri · S 35 T 35 N R 23 W · Structure no. 3887
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,268
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 83 S over Dry Fork CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 83 S over Dry Fork CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,629 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 83 S over Dry Fork CR built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 83 S over Dry Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 83 S over Dry Fork CR carry?
About 2,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mo 83 S over Dry Fork CR?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 83 S over Dry Fork CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.