US Bridges

Rt Ee S over Rice CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 11 T 58 N R 30 W · Structure no. 7074

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,564
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over Rice CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ee S over Rice CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesRice CR
LocationS 11 T 58 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates39.85939, -94.22457
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ee S over Rice CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee S over Rice 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 Ee S over Rice CR carry?

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

How long is Rt Ee S over Rice CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over Rice CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.