US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Willow CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 23 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 9310

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Willow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk E over Willow CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 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 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesWillow CR
LocationS 23 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.55482, -93.79507
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2024)
Projected traffic408 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Willow CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Willow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Willow CR carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Willow CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Willow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.