US Bridges

Rt E E over Marble CR

FairPosted for load

Iron County, Missouri · S 15 T 32 N R 4 E · Structure no. 8427

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Marble CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Marble CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 931 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E E
CrossesMarble CR
LocationS 15 T 32 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.45587, -90.58633
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2024)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Marble CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over Marble 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 E E over Marble CR carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Marble CR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Marble CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.