Rt K S over Whitewater River
FairBollinger County, Missouri · S 778 T 33 N R 10 E · Structure no. 5892
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 356 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 427
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt K S over Whitewater River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Rt K S over Whitewater River in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2044. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt K S over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt K S over Whitewater River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Rt K S over Whitewater River carry?
About 427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt K S over Whitewater River?
The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Rt K S over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.