US Bridges

Rt F S over Dry Wash

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 23 T 29 N R 16 W · Structure no. 7488

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt F S over Dry Wash in Wright 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 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F S
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 23 T 29 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18419, -92.66287
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 inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2024)
Projected traffic1,423 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 F S over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Rt F S over Dry Wash 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 F S over Dry Wash carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Dry Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.