US Bridges

Rt D S over Todd Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 18 W · Structure no. 9618

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,468
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Todd Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D S over Todd Branch in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,716 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D S
CrossesTodd Branch
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.46056, -92.86557
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,468 (2024)
Projected traffic2,716 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Todd Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Todd 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 Todd Branch carry?

About 1,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Todd Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Todd Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.