US Bridges

Rt Ee E over Salt Lick CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 2 T 49 N R 15 W · Structure no. 7657

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over Salt Lick CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ee E over Salt Lick CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesSalt Lick CR
LocationS 2 T 49 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates39.07456, -92.58081
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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 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 closed31.7 mi (51 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 Salt Lick CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee E over Salt Lick 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 Salt Lick CR carry?

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

How long is Rt Ee E over Salt Lick CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over Salt Lick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.