US Bridges

Rt K E over Black Rvr

Good

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 31 T 31 N R 3 E · Structure no. 9390

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Black Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Black Rvr in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 66 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2044. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesBlack Rvr
LocationS 31 T 31 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates37.32515, -90.76503
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2024)
Projected traffic428 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 Black Rvr built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rt K E over Black Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Black Rvr carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Black Rvr?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.