US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Lit Muddy CR

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Missouri · S 21 T 59 N R 22 W · Structure no. 7176

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Lit Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk E over Lit Muddy CR in Livingston 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 289 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesLit Muddy CR
LocationS 21 T 59 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyLivingston County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.92239, -93.38142
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2024)
Projected traffic361 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Muddy CR built?

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

What condition is Rt Kk E over Lit Muddy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Lit Muddy CR carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Lit Muddy CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Lit Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.