US Bridges

Rt K E over Sherrill CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 27 T 34 N R 9 W · Structure no. 360

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Sherrill CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt K E over Sherrill CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesSherrill CR
LocationS 27 T 34 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates37.62582, -91.912
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic765 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Sherrill CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Sherrill 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 May 2023.

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

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Sherrill CR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Sherrill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.