US Bridges

Rt D E over Dry Br

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 25 T 64 N R 18 W · Structure no. 7673

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Dry Br in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 25 T 64 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates40.32068, -92.8622
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 D E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Dry Br 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Dry Br carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Dry Br?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.