US Bridges

Rt K E over Clear Fk

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 20 T 54 N R 6 W · Structure no. 9575

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Clear Fk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K E over Clear Fk in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesClear Fk
LocationS 20 T 54 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates39.44011, -91.6027
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2024)
Projected traffic186 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Clear Fk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Clear Fk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Clear Fk carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Clear Fk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Clear Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.