US Bridges

Rt K E over Lost CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 20 T 25 N R 33 W · Structure no. 4261

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Lost CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K E over Lost CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,493 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesLost CR
LocationS 20 T 25 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates36.87507, -94.55632
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2024)
Projected traffic1,493 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Lost CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Lost 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Lost CR carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Lost CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Lost CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.