US Bridges

Rt K E over Drywood CR

Good

Barton County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 33 W · Structure no. 37158

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Drywood CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt K E over Drywood CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesDrywood CR
LocationS 4 T 33 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates37.63868, -94.56484
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic537 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K E over Drywood CR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Drywood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Drywood CR carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Drywood CR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Drywood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.