US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Lit Sugar CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 28 T 50 N R 1 E · Structure no. 7286

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Lit Sugar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Kk E over Lit Sugar CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesLit Sugar CR
LocationS 28 T 50 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0KK
Coordinates39.06086, -90.90559
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2024)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 E over Lit Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Lit Sugar CR 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 Lit Sugar CR carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Lit Sugar CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Lit Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.