US Bridges

US 160 E over Dry Br

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 35 T 24 N R 20 W · Structure no. 10066

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,838
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Dry Br is a concrete culvert carrying US 160 E over Dry Br in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,838 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,019 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 35 T 24 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates36.68952, -93.07761
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,838 (2024)
Projected traffic9,019 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 US 160 E over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Dry Br carry?

About 3,838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns US 160 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.