US Bridges

Rt Ee E over Br Elk Rvr

Good

McDonald County, Missouri · S 29 T 22 N R 32 W · Structure no. 5131

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over Br Elk Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ee E over Br Elk Rvr in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 985 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesBr Elk Rvr
LocationS 29 T 22 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates36.60436, -94.42433
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2024)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ee E over Br Elk Rvr built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee E over Br Elk Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Ee E over Br Elk Rvr carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee E over Br Elk Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over Br Elk Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.