Rt a E over Little Rvr
PoorNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 18 T 24 N R 13 E · Structure no. 525
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt a E over Little Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Little Rvr in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt a E over Little Rvr built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt a E over Little 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Rt a E over Little Rvr carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Rt a E over Little Rvr?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt a E over Little Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.