US Bridges

Rt E E over Medicine Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 35 T 64 N R 22 W · Structure no. 9169

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Medicine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Medicine Creek in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 78 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesMedicine Creek
LocationS 35 T 64 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates40.30906, -93.33802
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2024)
Projected traffic466 by 2044
Trucks28%
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 E E over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rt E E over Medicine Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Medicine Creek carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.