US Bridges

Rt K E over Wakenda CR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 2 T 53 N R 26 W · Structure no. 28926

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Wakenda CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Wakenda CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesWakenda CR
LocationS 2 T 53 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates39.42333, -93.79278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Wakenda 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 November 2024.

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

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Wakenda CR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.