US Bridges

Rt E E over Marble CR

PoorPosted for load

Iron County, Missouri · S 10 T 32 N R 4 E · Structure no. 9040

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Marble CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 151 ft (46 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesMarble CR
LocationS 10 T 32 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates37.47382, -90.59109
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2024)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Marble CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over Marble CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Marble CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.