US Bridges

Rt K S over Branch CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 10 T 45 N R 30 W · Structure no. 7756

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Branch CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K S over Branch CR in Cass 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K S
CrossesBranch CR
LocationS 10 T 45 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.72969, -94.21882
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7.1 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 traffic678 (2024)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 K S over Branch CR built?

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

What condition is Rt K S over Branch 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 K S over Branch CR carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Branch CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Branch CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.