US Bridges

Tour Route over Ditch 2

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · Sec 1 T27N R8E · Structure no. 0000000MINGO021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Tour Route over Ditch 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Tour Route over Ditch 2 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTour Route
CrossesDitch 2
LocationSec 1 T27N R8E
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.00817, -90.13183
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Tour Route over Ditch 2 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tour Route over Ditch 2 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tour Route over Ditch 2 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tour Route over Ditch 2?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Tour Route over Ditch 2?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.