US Bridges

Rt M E over Dry CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 14 T 36 N R 3 E · Structure no. 2557

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Dry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over Dry CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 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 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 14 T 36 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.82779, -90.67781
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2024)
Projected traffic1,637 by 2044
Trucks11%
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

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 M E over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Dry CR carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Dry CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt M E over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.