US Bridges

Rt K E over Forest Br

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 6 T 23 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8348

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
753
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Forest Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K E over Forest Br in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesForest Br
LocationS 6 T 23 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates36.69989, -92.00126
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2024)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 K E over Forest Br built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Forest Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Forest Br carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Forest Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Forest Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.