US Bridges

Rt E E over Mccarty CR

PoorPosted for load

Vernon County, Missouri · S 6 T 34 N R 29 W · Structure no. 9252

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Mccarty CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt E E over Mccarty CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 813 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,138 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesMccarty CR
LocationS 6 T 34 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates37.74809, -94.1498
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Mccarty CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over Mccarty CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

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

How long is Rt E E over Mccarty CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Mccarty CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.