US Bridges

Rt Kk S over Meyers Br

Fair

Knox County, Missouri · S 14 T 60 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8273

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk S over Meyers Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Kk S over Meyers Br in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk S
CrossesMeyers Br
LocationS 14 T 60 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyKnox County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.00161, -91.97122
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 S over Meyers Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk S over Meyers 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Kk S over Meyers Br carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk S over Meyers Br?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk S over Meyers Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.