Rt K E over Loutre Rvr
PoorMontgomery County, Missouri · S 33 T 47 N R 5 W · Structure no. 531
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 323 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt K E over Loutre Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Loutre Rvr in Montgomery 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt K E over Loutre Rvr built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt K E over Loutre Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Rt K E over Loutre Rvr carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rt K E over Loutre Rvr?
The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt K E over Loutre Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.