US Bridges

Rt Ff E over Drywood CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 4 T 34 N R 33 W · Structure no. 1697

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
520 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff E over Drywood CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ff E over Drywood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 58 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2044. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ff E
CrossesDrywood CR
LocationS 4 T 34 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.72515, -94.54853
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic181 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Ff E over Drywood CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Rt Ff E over Drywood 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ff E over Drywood CR carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff E over Drywood CR?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff E over Drywood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.