US Bridges

Rt Ee E over Lit Rvr Dtch #29

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 26 T 22 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6988

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over Lit Rvr Dtch #29 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt Ee E over Lit Rvr Dtch #29 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesLit Rvr Dtch #29
LocationS 26 T 22 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates36.5154, -89.72347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2024)
Projected traffic363 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E over Lit Rvr Dtch #29 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt Ee E over Lit Rvr Dtch #29 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 Ee E over Lit Rvr Dtch #29 carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee E over Lit Rvr Dtch #29?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over Lit Rvr Dtch #29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.