US Bridges

Rt Ee S over Big Muddy CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 30 T 65 N R 29 W · Structure no. 6984

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over Big Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ee S over Big Muddy CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesBig Muddy CR
LocationS 30 T 65 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.39883, -94.19626
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2024)
Projected traffic81 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Rt Ee S over Big Muddy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ee S over Big Muddy CR carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee S over Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.