US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Sycamore CR

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 13 T 32 N R 22 W · Structure no. 31518

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Sycamore CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk E over Sycamore CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 762 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesSycamore CR
LocationS 13 T 32 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.50109, -93.29479
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2024)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Kk E over Sycamore CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Sycamore CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Sycamore CR carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Sycamore CR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Sycamore CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.