US Bridges

Kelch RD 287 over N Fk of Cuivre Rvr

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 30 T 51 N R 2 W · Structure no. 12418

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelch RD 287 over N Fk of Cuivre Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelch RD 287 over N Fk of Cuivre Rvr in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKelch RD 287
CrossesN Fk of Cuivre Rvr
LocationS 30 T 51 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates39.16147, -91.16361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kelch RD 287 over N Fk of Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelch RD 287 over N Fk of Cuivre Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kelch RD 287 over N Fk of Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kelch RD 287 over N Fk of Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kelch RD 287 over N Fk of Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.