Rt K E over Big River
PoorSt. Francois County, Missouri · S 72 T 37 N R 5 E · Structure no. 717
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 421 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,206
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt K E over Big River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Big River in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, 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 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.
It carries about 6,206 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,930 by 2044. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt K E over Big River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt K E over Big River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Rt K E over Big River carry?
About 6,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt K E over Big River?
The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rt K E over Big River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.