US Bridges

Rt E E over Br of Bear CR

Fair

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 34 T 29 N R 8 E · Structure no. 9699

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Br of Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E E over Br of Bear CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E E
CrossesBr of Bear CR
LocationS 34 T 29 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyBollinger County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1381, -90.15057
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic321 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 E E over Br of Bear CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over Br of Bear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Br of Bear CR carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Br of Bear CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Br of Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.