US Bridges

Rt Z S over Dry CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 28 T 22 N R 1 W · Structure no. 6874

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Dry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Z S over Dry CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 28 T 22 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates36.52923, -91.08223
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic258 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 Z S over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z 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 December 2023.

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

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Dry CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.