US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Sandy CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 11 T 33 N R 11 E · Structure no. 7959

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Sandy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Kk E over Sandy CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesSandy CR
LocationS 11 T 33 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.56798, -89.79356
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2024)
Projected traffic839 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Kk E over Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Sandy 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 February 2024.

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

About 541 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Sandy CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Sandy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.