US Bridges

Rt E E over Town CR

Fair

Osage County, Missouri · S 12 T 42 N R 9 W · Structure no. 9953

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,248
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Town CR is a masonry arch - deck carrying Rt E E over Town CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,934 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E E
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 12 T 42 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyOsage County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.39548, -91.88208
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,248 (2024)
Projected traffic3,934 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 E over Town CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Town CR carry?

About 2,248 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Town CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Town CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.