US Bridges

Rt Ee S over Taylor Br

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 16 T 36 N R 6 E · Structure no. 8240

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over Taylor Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ee S over Taylor Br in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesTaylor Br
LocationS 16 T 36 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates37.82691, -90.36871
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,764 (2024)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ee S over Taylor Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee S over Taylor Br 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ee S over Taylor Br carry?

About 2,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee S over Taylor Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over Taylor Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.