US Bridges

Rt O E over Dry Br

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 36 T 31 N R 1 E · Structure no. 9473

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O E over Dry Br in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 36 T 31 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyReynolds County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.32383, -90.90059
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2024)
Projected traffic374 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Dry Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Dry Br carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Dry Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.