US Bridges

Rt M E over Dry Crane CR

FairPosted for load

Stone County, Missouri · S 4 T 26 N R 23 W · Structure no. 1510

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Dry Crane CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Dry Crane CR in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 653 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesDry Crane CR
LocationS 4 T 26 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates36.97884, -93.44897
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2024)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 M E over Dry Crane CR built?

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

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

About 653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Dry Crane CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Dry Crane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.