US Bridges

Rt E S over Keys Br

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 32 T 38 N R 3 E · Structure no. 9985

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Keys Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E S over Keys Br in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesKeys Br
LocationS 32 T 38 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.97589, -90.72778
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2024)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E S over Keys Br built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Keys Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Keys Br carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Keys Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Keys Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.