US Bridges

Rt Ee S over Wardens Br

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 18 T 46 N R 5 W · Structure no. 8180

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over Wardens Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ee S over Wardens Br in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesWardens Br
LocationS 18 T 46 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates38.74432, -91.51928
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2024)
Projected traffic313 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 S over Wardens Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee S over Wardens 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ee S over Wardens Br carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee S over Wardens Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over Wardens Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.