US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Spring CR

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 4 T 23 N R 10 W · Structure no. 1743

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Spring CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk E over Spring CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 4 T 23 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
Coordinates36.70256, -92.06284
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2024)
Projected traffic651 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Kk E over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Spring CR carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Spring CR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.