US Bridges

Rt K E over Br of Wood CR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 31 T 33 N R 32 W · Structure no. 9496

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Br of Wood CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K E over Br of Wood CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,242 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K E
CrossesBr of Wood CR
LocationS 31 T 33 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.56392, -94.49252
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,242 (2024)
Projected traffic1,801 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 of Wood CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Br of Wood 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Br of Wood CR carry?

About 1,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Br of Wood CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Br of Wood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.