US Bridges

Rt K S over Apple CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 13 T 34 N R 10 E · Structure no. 7322

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Apple CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K S over Apple CR in Perry 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 5 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K S
CrossesApple CR
LocationS 13 T 34 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.64534, -89.88996
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2024)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 S over Apple CR built?

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

What condition is Rt K S over Apple 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Apple CR carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Apple CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Apple CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.