US Bridges

Rt O E over Tory CR

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 27 T 26 N R 22 W · Structure no. 9844

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Tory CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O E over Tory CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,597 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesTory CR
LocationS 27 T 26 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates36.92343, -93.32139
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2024)
Projected traffic1,597 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 O E over Tory CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Tory 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Tory CR carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Tory CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Tory CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.