US Bridges

County RD 290 over Kimsey CR

FairPosted for load

Holt County, Missouri · S 30 T 60 N R 38 W · Structure no. 22596

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 290 over Kimsey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 290 over Kimsey CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 290
CrossesKimsey CR
LocationS 30 T 60 N R 38 W
RouteCounty Highway 363
CountyHolt County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.98786, -95.20408
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic86 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 290 over Kimsey CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 290 over Kimsey 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 County RD 290 over Kimsey CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 290 over Kimsey CR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 290 over Kimsey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.