US Bridges

Rt K E over Big CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 22 T 31 N R 3 E · Structure no. 8995

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
290 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Big CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt K E over Big 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 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K E
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 22 T 31 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.3587, -90.70529
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2024)
Projected traffic428 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K E over Big CR built?

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

What condition is Rt K E over Big 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 K E over Big CR carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Big CR?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.