US Bridges

Rt K S over Caples CR

Fair

Andrew County, Missouri · S 36 T 59 N R 36 W · Structure no. 29518

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,796
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Caples CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K S over Caples CR in Andrew 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 1,796 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesCaples CR
LocationS 36 T 59 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates39.88565, -94.89138
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,796 (2024)
Projected traffic2,335 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K S over Caples CR built?

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

What condition is Rt K S over Caples 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Caples CR carry?

About 1,796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Caples CR?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Caples CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.