Rt K S over Spring Branch
FairPolk County, Missouri · S 4 T 31 N R 22 W · Structure no. 5884
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt K S over Spring Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K S over Spring Branch in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt K S over Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt K S over Spring Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Rt K S over Spring Branch carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt K S over Spring Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Rt K S over Spring Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.