US Bridges

Rt U S over Dry Creek

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 31 T 36 N R 4 E · Structure no. 29641

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U S over Dry Creek in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt U S
CrossesDry Creek
LocationS 31 T 36 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates37.7851, -90.63929
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2024)
Projected traffic578 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 U S over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S over Dry Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U S over Dry Creek carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Dry Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Rt U S over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.