US Bridges

Rt K S over Draw

Good

Ripley County, Missouri · S 20 T 24 N R 3 E · Structure no. 7806

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

About this bridge

Rt K S over Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K S over Draw 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 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesDraw
LocationS 20 T 24 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates36.72045, -90.76315
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K S over Draw built?

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

What condition is Rt K S over Draw 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Draw carry?

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

How long is Rt K S over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.