US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Puckett Slu

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 2 T 55 N R 37 W · Structure no. 32781

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Puckett Slu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt Kk E over Puckett Slu in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesPuckett Slu
LocationS 2 T 55 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
Coordinates39.61095, -95.0142
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Kk E over Puckett Slu built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Puckett Slu 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Puckett Slu carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Puckett Slu?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Puckett Slu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.