US Bridges

Rt D S over Big Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 3 T 44 N R 18 W · Structure no. 1558

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
576
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Big Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D S over Big Branch in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesBig Branch
LocationS 3 T 44 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.6076, -92.88708
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2024)
Projected traffic1,066 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Rt D S over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Big Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Big Branch carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Big Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.