US Bridges

Rt K E over Bridges CR

Good

Knox County, Missouri · S 21 T 63 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2243

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Bridges CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Bridges CR in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 566 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K E
CrossesBridges CR
LocationS 21 T 63 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyKnox County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.24552, -92.12914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2024)
Projected traffic821 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Bridges CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Bridges CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Bridges CR carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Bridges CR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Bridges CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.