US Bridges

Rt E E over Lit Niangua Rvr

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Missouri · S 23 T 36 N R 19 W · Structure no. 8719

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Lit Niangua Rvr is a concrete slab carrying Rt E E over Lit Niangua Rvr in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesLit Niangua Rvr
LocationS 23 T 36 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates37.84162, -93.00272
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic769 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$800,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Lit Niangua Rvr built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over Lit Niangua Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Lit Niangua Rvr carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Lit Niangua Rvr?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Lit Niangua Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.