US Bridges

Rt E E over Barnes CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 27 T 29 N R 7 E · Structure no. 9804

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Barnes CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E E over Barnes CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 77 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E E
CrossesBarnes CR
LocationS 27 T 29 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14921, -90.26036
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2024)
Projected traffic373 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Barnes CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Rt E E over Barnes 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 February 2024.

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

About 257 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Barnes CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Barnes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.