US Bridges

Rt E E over Br of Medicine CR

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 6 T 66 N R 21 W · Structure no. 7414

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Br of Medicine CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Br of Medicine CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 69 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesBr of Medicine CR
LocationS 6 T 66 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates40.55138, -93.30451
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 E over Br of Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt E E over Br of Medicine 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Br of Medicine CR carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Br of Medicine CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Br of Medicine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.