Rt E E over Medicine CR Drain
PoorGrundy County, Missouri · S 12 T 60 N R 23 W · Structure no. 9559
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 272
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt E E over Medicine CR Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Medicine CR Drain in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt E E over Medicine CR Drain built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt E E over Medicine CR Drain 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Rt E E over Medicine CR Drain carry?
About 272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Rt E E over Medicine CR Drain?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt E E over Medicine CR Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.