US Bridges

Auto Tour Route over Lateral Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Missouri · Sec 4 T27N R8E · Structure no. 00000000MING004

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Auto Tour Route over Lateral Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Auto Tour Route over Lateral Ditch in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAuto Tour Route
CrossesLateral Ditch
LocationSec 4 T27N R8E
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.021, -90.18967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Auto Tour Route over Lateral Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auto Tour Route over Lateral Ditch 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 Auto Tour Route over Lateral Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Auto Tour Route over Lateral Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Auto Tour Route over Lateral Ditch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.