US Bridges

Rt P S over Dry CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 36 T 22 N R 1 W · Structure no. 1643

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Dry CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P S over Dry CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRt P S
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 36 T 22 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates36.52096, -91.02569
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 P S over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt P S over Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt P S over Dry CR carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Dry CR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.