US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Dry Wash

Good

Shannon County, Missouri · S 6 T 27 N R 3 W · Structure no. 5505

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
889
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 19 S over Dry Wash in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 6 T 27 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates37.04163, -91.3254
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2024)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 19 S over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Dry Wash 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Dry Wash carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Dry Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.