US Bridges

E 337 LN over Thompson Rvr Trib

Poor

Harrison County, Missouri · S 35 T 64 N R 26 W · Structure no. 21992

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 337 LN over Thompson Rvr Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 337 LN over Thompson Rvr Trib in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE 337 LN
CrossesThompson Rvr Trib
LocationS 35 T 64 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 334
Coordinates40.29304, -93.78257
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 337 LN over Thompson Rvr Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 337 LN over Thompson Rvr Trib 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E 337 LN over Thompson Rvr Trib carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 337 LN over Thompson Rvr Trib?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 337 LN over Thompson Rvr Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.