US Bridges

Rt W S over Kahrs Br

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 23 T 45 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7600

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Kahrs Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W S over Kahrs Br in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 602 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesKahrs Br
LocationS 23 T 45 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates38.65481, -93.08721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2024)
Projected traffic963 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 W S over Kahrs Br built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Kahrs Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Kahrs Br carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Kahrs Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Kahrs Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.