US Bridges

Rt K S over Lit Black Rvr Gre

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 9 T 24 N R 3 E · Structure no. 33608

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Lit Black Rvr Gre is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt K S over Lit Black Rvr Gre in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesLit Black Rvr Gre
LocationS 9 T 24 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates36.74646, -90.7358
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2024)
Projected traffic816 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K S over Lit Black Rvr Gre built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over Lit Black Rvr Gre 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Lit Black Rvr Gre carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Lit Black Rvr Gre?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Lit Black Rvr Gre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.