US Bridges

Rt E E over Br of Bear CR

Fair

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 28 T 29 N R 8 E · Structure no. 9713

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 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 1941, so it is 84 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesBr of Bear CR
LocationS 28 T 29 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates37.14599, -90.17557
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 1941, making it 84 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 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Br of Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.