US Bridges

Rt B E over Dry Wash

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 5 T 30 N R 9 W · Structure no. 5480

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,783
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Dry Wash in Texas 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 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 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 5 T 30 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.32803, -91.94897
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,783 (2024)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 B E over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Rt B E over Dry Wash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,783 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Dry Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt B E over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.