US Bridges

County RD 838 over Dry Fork Br

Good

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 21 T 33 N R 1 W · Structure no. 13521

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 838 over Dry Fork Br is a concrete slab carrying County RD 838 over Dry Fork Br in Reynolds 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 838
CrossesDry Fork Br
LocationS 21 T 33 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyReynolds County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.5405, -91.0588
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 838 over Dry Fork Br built?

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

What condition is County RD 838 over Dry Fork Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 838 over Dry Fork Br carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 838 over Dry Fork Br?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 838 over Dry Fork Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.