US Bridges

Rt E S over Lit Otter Slu Dtch

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 32 T 25 N R 13 E · Structure no. 3471

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Lit Otter Slu Dtch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt E S over Lit Otter Slu Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt E S
CrossesLit Otter Slu Dtch
LocationS 32 T 25 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates36.76959, -89.66567
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2024)
Projected traffic826 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 E S over Lit Otter Slu Dtch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Lit Otter Slu Dtch 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 E S over Lit Otter Slu Dtch carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Lit Otter Slu Dtch?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Lit Otter Slu Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.