Rt E E over Cottonwood Br
FairMercer County, Missouri · S 28 T 64 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2287
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 439
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt E E over Cottonwood Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E E over Cottonwood Br in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt E E over Cottonwood Br built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt E E over Cottonwood 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Rt E E over Cottonwood Br carry?
About 439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt E E over Cottonwood Br?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Rt E E over Cottonwood Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.