US Bridges

Mo 82 E over Dry Br

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 30 T 37 N R 27 W · Structure no. 5323

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 82 E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 82 E over Dry Br in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,651 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 82 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 30 T 37 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.94569, -93.94815
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2024)
Projected traffic1,651 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Mo 82 E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 82 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 82 E over Dry Br carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 82 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 82 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.