US Bridges

Rt Ee S over Town CR

FairPosted for load

Oregon County, Missouri · S 15 T 22 N R 4 W · Structure no. 9439

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over Town CR is a concrete slab carrying Rt Ee S over Town CR in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 15 T 22 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
CountyOregon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5615, -91.39397
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2024)
Projected traffic216 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ee S over Town CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee S over Town 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 Ee S over Town CR carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee S over Town CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over Town CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.