US Bridges

Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 5 T 46 N R 2 W · Structure no. 32941

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Fork RD over Br of Dry Fork CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 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 5 T 46 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyWarren County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.77078, -91.16308
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic240 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 2009, making it 16 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 150 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.