US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Dry CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 9 T 28 N R 3 E · Structure no. 7500

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,475
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Dry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Hh E over Dry CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,475 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,039 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 9 T 28 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0HH
Coordinates37.11627, -90.72886
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,475 (2024)
Projected traffic5,039 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Hh E over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh 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 February 2024.

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

About 3,475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Dry CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh E over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.