US Bridges

Rt Ee S over Smith Br

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 36 T 59 N R 30 W · Structure no. 7073

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,564
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over Smith Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ee S over Smith Br in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 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 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 1,564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,033 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesSmith Br
LocationS 36 T 59 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
CountyDeKalb County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.88826, -94.21375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,564 (2024)
Projected traffic2,033 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$799,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ee S over Smith Br built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt Ee S over Smith Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ee S over Smith Br carry?

About 1,564 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee S over Smith Br?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over Smith Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.