US Bridges

Rt K E over Sinking CR

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 6 T 30 N R 2 E · Structure no. 3444

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Sinking CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt K E over Sinking CR in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesSinking CR
LocationS 6 T 30 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates37.30853, -90.87736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2024)
Projected traffic433 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Sinking CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Sinking 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 Sinking CR carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Sinking CR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Sinking CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.