US Bridges

Rt Ww E over East Byu

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 29 T 23 N R 15 E · Structure no. 1822

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww E over East Byu is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww E over East Byu in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ww E
CrossesEast Byu
LocationS 29 T 23 N R 15 E
RouteState Highway 0WW
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.60404, -89.45031
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2024)
Projected traffic547 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Ww E over East Byu built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ww E over East Byu 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ww E over East Byu carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww E over East Byu?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww E over East Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.