US Bridges

Rt Oo E over Hightower CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 4 T 36 N R 30 W · Structure no. 8153

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Oo E over Hightower CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Oo E over Hightower CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Oo E
CrossesHightower CR
LocationS 4 T 36 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0OO
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.93142, -94.23103
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2024)
Projected traffic178 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Oo E over Hightower CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Oo E over Hightower 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Oo E over Hightower CR carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Oo E over Hightower CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Oo E over Hightower CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.