US Bridges

Rt Ee S over Wolf CR

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 29 T 36 N R 6 E · Structure no. 404

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over Wolf CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ee S over Wolf CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesWolf CR
LocationS 29 T 36 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates37.80314, -90.39784
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,764 (2024)
Projected traffic4,422 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee S over Wolf 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ee S over Wolf CR carry?

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

How long is Rt Ee S over Wolf CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over Wolf CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.