US Bridges

Mo 168 E over Dtch

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 35 T 58 N R 5 W · Structure no. 8970

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,238
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 168 E over Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 168 E over Dtch in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,245 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 168 E
CrossesDtch
LocationS 35 T 58 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 168
CountyMarion County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.78518, -91.43218
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,238 (2024)
Projected traffic3,245 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Mo 168 E over Dtch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 168 E over Dtch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 168 E over Dtch carry?

About 2,238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 168 E over Dtch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 168 E over Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.