US Bridges

Rt Ff E over Drywood CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 3 T 34 N R 33 W · Structure no. 7794

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff E over Drywood CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ff E over Drywood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 31 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 3 T 34 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.72487, -94.53385
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

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 March 2024.

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 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff E over Drywood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.