US Bridges

Rt T E over Dry Br

Good

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 23 T 37 N R 24 W · Structure no. 9591

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt T E over Dry Br in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 389 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 23 T 37 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates37.94992, -93.54036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2024)
Projected traffic506 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 T E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T E over Dry Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Dry Br carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Dry Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.