US Bridges

King RD over East Fork

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 20 T 53 N R 29 W · Structure no. 18283

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King RD over East Fork is a steel culvert carrying King RD over East Fork in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKing RD
CrossesEast Fork
LocationS 20 T 53 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.38306, -94.18301
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic216 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 King RD over East Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is King RD over East Fork 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 King RD over East Fork carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is King RD over East Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns King RD over East Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.