US Bridges

Rt D E over Tuque & Wolf CR

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Missouri · S 21 T 45 N R 1 W · Structure no. 6904

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Tuque & Wolf CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt D E over Tuque & Wolf CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,672 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesTuque & Wolf CR
LocationS 21 T 45 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.64274, -91.01935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2024)
Projected traffic3,672 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Tuque & Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Tuque & Wolf CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Tuque & Wolf CR carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Tuque & Wolf CR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Tuque & Wolf CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.