Mo 143 S over Dry CR
FairWayne County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 5 E · Structure no. 9117
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 143 S over Dry CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 143 S over Dry CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 143 S over Dry CR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 143 S 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 143 S over Dry CR carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mo 143 S over Dry CR?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 143 S over Dry CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.