US Bridges

Rt K S over Br of Lit Black Rv

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 10 T 24 N R 3 E · Structure no. 7709

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Br of Lit Black Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K S over Br of Lit Black Rv in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesBr of Lit Black Rv
LocationS 10 T 24 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates36.7518, -90.73447
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K S over Br of Lit Black Rv built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over Br of Lit Black Rv 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Br of Lit Black Rv carry?

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

How long is Rt K S over Br of Lit Black Rv?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Br of Lit Black Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.