US Bridges

Rt Ee E over Clear CR

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 18 T 36 N R 28 W · Structure no. 8234

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
757
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over Clear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ee E over Clear CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 757 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 18 T 36 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates37.89768, -94.0549
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2024)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ee E over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee E over Clear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ee E over Clear CR carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee E over Clear CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.