US Bridges

Dry Fork RD over Howard Br

Good

Warren County, Missouri · S 5 T 45 N R 2 W · Structure no. 31215

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork RD over Howard Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Fork RD over Howard Br in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDry Fork RD
CrossesHoward Br
LocationS 5 T 45 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates38.68575, -91.16075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Howard Br built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Fork RD over Howard Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Fork RD over Howard Br carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dry Fork RD over Howard Br?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Fork RD over Howard Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.