US Bridges

Rt E E over Clear CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 2 T 34 N R 30 W · Structure no. 8052

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Clear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Clear CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 65 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 813 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,138 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 2 T 34 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates37.7575, -94.19061
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2024)
Projected traffic1,138 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Clear CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rt E E over Clear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Clear CR carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Clear CR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.