US Bridges

Rt K E over Mid Fabius Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Knox County, Missouri · S 22 T 63 N R 10 W · Structure no. 9739

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Mid Fabius Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Mid Fabius Rvr in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesMid Fabius Rvr
LocationS 22 T 63 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates40.24361, -92.00154
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic247 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K E over Mid Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Mid Fabius Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Mid Fabius Rvr carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Mid Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Mid Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.