US Bridges

Tour Road over Wilsons Creek

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · 0.80 Miles from Visitor C · Structure no. 6370003P0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Tour Road over Wilsons Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tour Road over Wilsons Creek in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTour Road
CrossesWilsons Creek
Location0.80 Miles from Visitor C
RouteFederal Lands Road 500
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.11594, -93.4065
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tour Road over Wilsons Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tour Road over Wilsons Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tour Road over Wilsons Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tour Road over Wilsons Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Tour Road over Wilsons Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.