US Bridges

Rt K S over S Fk Apple CR

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Missouri · S 35 T 34 N R 10 E · Structure no. 8358

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over S Fk Apple CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K S over S Fk Apple CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K S
CrossesS Fk Apple CR
LocationS 35 T 34 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.60351, -89.89074
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 S Fk Apple CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over S Fk 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 S Fk Apple CR carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over S Fk Apple CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over S Fk Apple CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.