US Bridges

Rt D E over Tobin CR

Fair

Scotland County, Missouri · S 28 T 65 N R 12 W · Structure no. 7485

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Tobin CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Tobin CR in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D E
CrossesTobin CR
LocationS 28 T 65 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyScotland County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.4123, -92.24836
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2024)
Projected traffic693 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Tobin CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Tobin CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Tobin CR carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Tobin CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Tobin CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.