US Bridges

Rt K S over Is 70

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 19 W · Structure no. 710

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Is 70 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt K S over Is 70 in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 10 T 48 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates38.94471, -92.99092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2024)
Projected traffic784 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over Is 70 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Is 70 carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Is 70?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.