US Bridges

Rt Ee E over Prairie CR

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 7 T 49 N R 14 W · Structure no. 1555

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over Prairie CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ee E over Prairie CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesPrairie CR
LocationS 7 T 49 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates39.04983, -92.53599
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic575 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 E over Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rt Ee E over Prairie CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ee E over Prairie CR carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee E over Prairie CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over Prairie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.