US Bridges

Tour Road over Skeggs Branch

Good

Greene County, Missouri · 3.6 Miles from Visitor Ce · Structure no. 6370006P0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Tour Road over Skeggs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Tour Road over Skeggs Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTour Road
CrossesSkeggs Branch
Location3.6 Miles from Visitor Ce
RouteFederal Lands Road 500
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09725, -93.41142
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

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$33,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tour Road over Skeggs Branch built?

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

What condition is Tour Road over Skeggs Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Tour Road over Skeggs Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tour Road over Skeggs Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Tour Road over Skeggs Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.