US Bridges

Rt D E over Scott Br

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 26 T 37 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8755

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Scott Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Scott Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesScott Br
LocationS 26 T 37 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates37.95678, -94.5258
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.
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 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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 D E over Scott Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Scott Br 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 D E over Scott Br carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Scott Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Scott Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.