US Bridges

Rt a E over Dry Crane CR

Fair

Stone County, Missouri · S 22 T 26 N R 23 W · Structure no. 1509

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Dry Crane CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Dry Crane CR in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 5 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesDry Crane CR
LocationS 22 T 26 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.93833, -93.4348
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2024)
Projected traffic726 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 a E over Dry Crane CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt a E over Dry Crane CR 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 a E over Dry Crane CR carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Dry Crane CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Dry Crane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.