US Bridges

Rt E E over Sutton Br

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 12 T 50 N R 2 W · Structure no. 126

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Sutton Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E E over Sutton Br in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 68 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesSutton Br
LocationS 12 T 50 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates39.11801, -91.07922
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 E E over Sutton Br built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Rt E E over Sutton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Sutton Br carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Sutton Br?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt E E over Sutton Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.