US Bridges

Rt Dd S over Dry CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 32 T 22 N R 1 E · Structure no. 1652

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd S over Dry CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Dd 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Dd S
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 32 T 22 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates36.51248, -90.99323
Functional classRural Minor 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length116 ft (35.4 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 traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic157 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dd 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 Dd 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 Dd S over Dry CR carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd S over Dry CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd S over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.