US Bridges

Replacement Ave over Dry Crk Drainage

Good

Pulaski County, Missouri · Between Michigan/Nebraska · Structure no. DAPTRAWOO0000C4

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Replacement Ave over Dry Crk Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Replacement Ave over Dry Crk Drainage in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReplacement Ave
CrossesDry Crk Drainage
LocationBetween Michigan/Nebraska
Coordinates37.76014, -92.10978
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Replacement Ave over Dry Crk Drainage built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Replacement Ave over Dry Crk Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Replacement Ave over Dry Crk Drainage carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Replacement Ave over Dry Crk Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Replacement Ave over Dry Crk Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.