US Bridges

Rt Dd E over E Fk of Bee CR

Poor

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 2 T 55 N R 35 W · Structure no. 2230

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,716
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over E Fk of Bee CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Dd E over E Fk of Bee CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,231 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesE Fk of Bee CR
LocationS 2 T 55 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates39.59976, -94.80121
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,716 (2024)
Projected traffic2,231 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$940,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Dd E over E Fk of Bee CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd E over E Fk of Bee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Dd E over E Fk of Bee CR carry?

About 1,716 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over E Fk of Bee CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over E Fk of Bee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.