US Bridges

Rt Uu E over Big CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 4 T 53 N R 22 W · Structure no. 7307

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Uu E over Big CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Uu E over Big CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 64 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2044. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Uu E
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 4 T 53 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0UU
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.42837, -93.38409
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2024)
Projected traffic341 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Uu E over Big CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Rt Uu E over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Uu E over Big CR carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Uu E over Big CR?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Uu E over Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.