US Bridges

Rt E E over Adams Fork

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 10 T 50 N R 16 W · Structure no. 34902

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Adams Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Adams Fork in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesAdams Fork
LocationS 10 T 50 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates39.14668, -92.69959
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2024)
Projected traffic209 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Adams Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over Adams Fork 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 E E over Adams Fork carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Adams Fork?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Adams Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.