US Bridges

Rt E E over Marble CR

Poor

Madison County, Missouri · S 19 T 32 N R 5 E · Structure no. 6882

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Marble CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Marble CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 812 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 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 19 T 32 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates37.44961, -90.53867
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2024)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Marble CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 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 812 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Marble CR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Marble CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.