US Bridges

Rt E E over Cuivre Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 19 T 50 N R 3 W · Structure no. 7597

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Cuivre Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt E E over Cuivre Rvr in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesCuivre Rvr
LocationS 19 T 50 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates39.08216, -91.29482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2024)
Projected traffic413 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt E E over Cuivre Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.