US Bridges

Rt E S over Louse CR

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 8 T 22 N R 3 W · Structure no. 9177

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Louse CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt E S over Louse CR in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt E S
CrossesLouse CR
LocationS 8 T 22 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates36.57702, -91.31846
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Louse CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt E S over Louse CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Louse CR carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Louse CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Louse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.