US Bridges

Rt Ee E over Prairie CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 12 T 49 N R 15 W · Structure no. 6705

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over Prairie CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ee E over Prairie CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesPrairie CR
LocationS 12 T 49 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.058, -92.55566
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee E over Prairie 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 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over Prairie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.