US Bridges

Minnesota/Nebraska over Dry Creek Drainage

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · Int Minnesota/Nebraska · Structure no. DAPTRAWOO0VB017

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Minnesota/Nebraska over Dry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Minnesota/Nebraska over Dry Creek 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMinnesota/Nebraska
CrossesDry Creek Drainage
LocationInt Minnesota/Nebraska
Coordinates37.75635, -92.11064
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minnesota/Nebraska over Dry Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is Minnesota/Nebraska over Dry Creek Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Minnesota/Nebraska over Dry Creek Drainage carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minnesota/Nebraska over Dry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Minnesota/Nebraska over Dry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.