Mo 143 S over Dry CR
Wayne County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mo 143 S over Dry CR in Wayne County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 590 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 128 of the 197 inventoried bridges in Wayne County rated fair (65.0%); 10 (5.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 92 ft |
| Location | S 5 T 29 N R 5 E |
| NBI structure number | 9117 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wayne County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 34 E over Johnson CR | 1900 | 9,903 | Fair |
| US 67 S over St Francis Rvr / L Usac | 2007 | 7,456 | Fair |
| US 67 S over Pleasant Valley CR | 2008 | 7,180 | Good |
| US 67 S over Pleasant Valley CR | 2008 | 7,180 | Fair |
| US 67 S over Hubble CR | 2008 | 7,009 | Fair |
| US 67 S over Bounds CR | 1926 | 7,009 | Fair |
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