US Bridges

Rt Ww E over Cracker Neck Br

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 35 T 30 N R 26 W · Structure no. 7103

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww E over Cracker Neck Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Ww E over Cracker Neck Br in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt Ww E
CrossesCracker Neck Br
LocationS 35 T 30 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates37.28496, -93.76694
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2024)
Projected traffic349 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 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 Ww E over Cracker Neck Br built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Rt Ww E over Cracker Neck Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ww E over Cracker Neck Br carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww E over Cracker Neck Br?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww E over Cracker Neck Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.