US Bridges

Rt E E over Lit Muddy CR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 12 T 60 N R 22 W · Structure no. 7616

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Lit Muddy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E E over Lit Muddy CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E E
CrossesLit Muddy CR
LocationS 12 T 60 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.02663, -93.32129
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic219 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 E E over Lit Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over Lit Muddy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Lit Muddy CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Lit Muddy CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Lit Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.