US Bridges

Rt K E over Weldon Fk of Grand

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 22 T 66 N R 24 W · Structure no. 3135

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Weldon Fk of Grand is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Weldon Fk of Grand in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K E
CrossesWeldon Fk of Grand
LocationS 22 T 66 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.51645, -93.59881
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2024)
Projected traffic694 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 K E over Weldon Fk of Grand built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Weldon Fk of Grand 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Weldon Fk of Grand carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Weldon Fk of Grand?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Weldon Fk of Grand?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.