US Bridges

Rt E E over W Yellow CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 20 T 56 N R 19 W · Structure no. 6461

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over W Yellow CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over W Yellow CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E E
CrossesW Yellow CR
LocationS 20 T 56 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.65364, -93.0569
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2024)
Projected traffic248 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 W Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over W Yellow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E E over W Yellow CR carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over W Yellow CR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over W Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.