US Bridges

Rt F S over Dry Wash

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 14 T 29 N R 16 W · Structure no. 9987

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
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 1939, so it is 86 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 26 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 14 T 29 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21278, -92.66221
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2024)
Projected traffic436 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F S over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 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 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% 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 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.