US Bridges

County RD 325 over W Fk of Drywood CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 17 T 34 N R 33 W · Structure no. 24730

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 325 over W Fk of Drywood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 325 over W Fk of Drywood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 325
CrossesW Fk of Drywood CR
LocationS 17 T 34 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 542
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.7106, -94.58329
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 325 over W Fk of Drywood CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County RD 325 over W Fk of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 325 over W Fk of Drywood CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 325 over W Fk of Drywood CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 325 over W Fk of Drywood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.