US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Gladden CR

Fair

Shannon County, Missouri · S 13 T 31 N R 6 W · Structure no. 7726

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Gladden CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Kk E over Gladden CR in Shannon 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesGladden CR
LocationS 13 T 31 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyShannon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.37966, -91.54936
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$594,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Kk E over Gladden CR built?

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

What condition is Rt Kk E over Gladden 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Gladden CR carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Gladden CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Gladden CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.