US Bridges

Rt K E over Terre Bleue CR

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 2124 T 37 N R 5 E · Structure no. 1199

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,206
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Terre Bleue CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Terre Bleue CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 6,206 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,930 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K E
CrossesTerre Bleue CR
LocationS 2124 T 37 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0K
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9285, -90.49273
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,206 (2024)
Projected traffic9,930 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Terre Bleue CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rt K E over Terre Bleue CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Terre Bleue CR carry?

About 6,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Terre Bleue CR?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Terre Bleue CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.