US Bridges

Joe Rush Br EE2 over Fourche CR

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Ripley County, Missouri · S 22 T 22 N R 1 E · Structure no. 18995

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Rush Br EE2 over Fourche CR is a steel culvert carrying Joe Rush Br EE2 over Fourche CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Rush Br EE2
CrossesFourche CR
LocationS 22 T 22 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5441, -90.9531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Joe Rush Br EE2 over Fourche CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Rush Br EE2 over Fourche CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Joe Rush Br EE2 over Fourche CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Joe Rush Br EE2 over Fourche CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Rush Br EE2 over Fourche CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.