US Bridges

Rt K S over Granddad CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 21 T 41 N R 28 W · Structure no. 9296

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Granddad CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K S over Granddad CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesGranddad CR
LocationS 21 T 41 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates38.33733, -94.01444
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Granddad CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over Granddad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Granddad CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Granddad CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Granddad CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.