US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Lit Black Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Ripley County, Missouri · S 24 T 22 N R 3 E · Structure no. 7156

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Lit Black Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt Kk E over Lit Black Rvr in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesLit Black Rvr
LocationS 24 T 22 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5298, -90.70801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Kk E over Lit Black Rvr built?

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

What condition is Rt Kk E over Lit Black Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Lit Black Rvr carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Lit Black Rvr?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Lit Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.