US Bridges

Rt E E over Horse CR

Poor

Dade County, Missouri · S 24 T 32 N R 29 W · Structure no. 5979

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Horse CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt E E over Horse CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E E
CrossesHorse CR
LocationS 24 T 32 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49383, -94.06867
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2024)
Projected traffic917 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Horse CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over Horse 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Horse CR carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Horse CR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Horse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.