US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Evening Shade Br

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 4 T 29 N R 14 W · Structure no. 29626

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Evening Shade Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Hh E over Evening Shade Br in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesEvening Shade Br
LocationS 4 T 29 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
Coordinates37.24806, -92.47471
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic837 by 2044
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hh E over Evening Shade Br built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh E over Evening Shade 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Evening Shade Br carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Evening Shade Br?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh E over Evening Shade Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.