US Bridges

P-3 (reeds Br) over Dry CR

FairPosted for load

Ripley County, Missouri · S 27 T 22 N R 1 W · Structure no. 19302

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-3 (reeds Br) over Dry CR is a concrete slab carrying P-3 (reeds Br) over Dry CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesP-3 (reeds Br)
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 27 T 22 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5293, -91.0628
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P-3 (reeds Br) over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is P-3 (reeds Br) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does P-3 (reeds Br) over Dry CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is P-3 (reeds Br) over Dry CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns P-3 (reeds Br) over Dry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.