US Bridges

Rt Kk E over US 61

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 2 T 49 N R 1 W · Structure no. 2895

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk E over US 61 in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2044. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 2 T 49 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.04421, -90.97422
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2024)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Kk E over US 61 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk E over US 61 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over US 61 carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over US 61?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.