US Bridges

Rt E S over Levee Dtch

FairPosted for load

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 20 T 24 N R 13 E · Structure no. 9052

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Levee Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E S over Levee Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesLevee Dtch
LocationS 20 T 24 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.70428, -89.66462
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2024)
Projected traffic358 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E S over Levee Dtch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Levee 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 Levee Dtch carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Levee Dtch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Levee Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.