US Bridges

Rt P S over Kings Lk Drain Dtc

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 22 T 51 N R 2 E · Structure no. 8593

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Kings Lk Drain Dtc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P S over Kings Lk Drain Dtc in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P S
CrossesKings Lk Drain Dtc
LocationS 22 T 51 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.18216, -90.7653
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2024)
Projected traffic610 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt P S over Kings Lk Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P S over Kings Lk Drain Dtc 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 P S over Kings Lk Drain Dtc carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Kings Lk Drain Dtc?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Kings Lk Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.