US Bridges

Rt F E over Knob CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 28 T 41 N R 32 W · Structure no. 3715

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Knob CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt F E over Knob CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt F E
CrossesKnob CR
LocationS 28 T 41 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates38.32419, -94.46613
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2024)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 F E over Knob CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F E over Knob 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt F E over Knob CR carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Knob CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Knob CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.