US Bridges

Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork CR

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 33 T 39 N R 6 E · Structure no. 32392

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesDry Fork RD
CrossesDry Fork CR
LocationS 33 T 39 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.04502, -90.36797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic149 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork CR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.