US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Little Apple CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 1 T 33 N R 11 E · Structure no. 7960

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Little Apple CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk E over Little Apple CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesLittle Apple CR
LocationS 1 T 33 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.56962, -89.76947
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Little Apple CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Little Apple 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Little Apple CR carry?

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

How long is Rt Kk E over Little Apple 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 Little Apple CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.