Rt Kk S over Puzzle CR
PoorPosted for loadChariton County, Missouri · S 11 T 53 N R 18 W · Structure no. 8037
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Kk S over Puzzle CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk S over Puzzle CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Kk S over Puzzle CR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Rt Kk S over Puzzle CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Rt Kk S over Puzzle CR carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Rt Kk S over Puzzle CR?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Kk S over Puzzle CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.