US Bridges

Rt O E over Douglas Br

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 11 T 36 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8490

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Douglas Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O E over Douglas Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesDouglas Br
LocationS 11 T 36 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates37.92019, -94.41475
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2024)
Projected traffic179 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 O E over Douglas Br built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Douglas Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Douglas Br carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Douglas Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Douglas Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.