US Bridges

Rt Ee E over US 65

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 21 T 26 N R 21 W · Structure no. 3159

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ee E over US 65 in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6,204 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,098 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 21 T 26 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates36.94311, -93.23201
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,204 (2024)
Projected traffic12,098 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ee E over US 65 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee E over US 65 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ee E over US 65 carry?

About 6,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee E over US 65?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.