US Bridges

Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 17 T 46 N R 2 W · Structure no. 15319

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Fork RD
CrossesBr of Dry Fork CR
LocationS 17 T 46 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyWarren County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.74966, -91.16979
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic144 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.