US Bridges

Rt Ee E over Medicine CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 1 T 64 N R 22 W · Structure no. 7010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over Medicine CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ee E over Medicine CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesMedicine CR
LocationS 1 T 64 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.37589, -93.3244
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2024)
Projected traffic190 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ee E over Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt Ee E over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ee E over Medicine CR carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee E over Medicine CR?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over Medicine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.