US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Bear CR

Good

Adair County, Missouri · S 5 T 61 N R 14 W · Structure no. 7422

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk E over Bear CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 5 T 61 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
Coordinates40.10984, -92.49245
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2024)
Projected traffic416 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Kk E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Bear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Bear CR carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Bear CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.