US Bridges

Rt B E over Knob CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 25 T 43 N R 29 W · Structure no. 9238

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Knob CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt B E over Knob CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 474 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesKnob CR
LocationS 25 T 43 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.49004, -94.07628
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2024)
Projected traffic782 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 B E over Knob CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt B E over Knob CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Knob CR carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Knob CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Knob CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.