US Bridges

Rt a S over E Fk Kaolin CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 12 T 34 N R 1 E · Structure no. 8824

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over E Fk Kaolin CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a S over E Fk Kaolin CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a S
CrossesE Fk Kaolin CR
LocationS 12 T 34 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.66888, -90.89354
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 a S over E Fk Kaolin CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over E Fk Kaolin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt a S over E Fk Kaolin CR carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over E Fk Kaolin CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over E Fk Kaolin CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.