US Bridges

Rt Ee S over Br of N Fk of Whit

Good

Douglas County, Missouri · S 7 T 27 N R 11 W · Structure no. 8502

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over Br of N Fk of Whit is a steel culvert carrying Rt Ee S over Br of N Fk of Whit in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 384 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesBr of N Fk of Whit
LocationS 7 T 27 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates37.04106, -92.18835
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2024)
Projected traffic595 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Br of N Fk of Whit built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Rt Ee S over Br of N Fk of Whit in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Ee S over Br of N Fk of Whit carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee S over Br of N Fk of Whit?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over Br of N Fk of Whit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.