US Bridges

Rt K E over Br

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 3 T 51 N R 6 W · Structure no. 9738

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K E over Br in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K E
CrossesBr
LocationS 3 T 51 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.22656, -91.57378
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic247 by 2044
Trucks31%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K E over Br built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Br carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.