US Bridges

King RD over N Fk of White Rvr

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 19 T 28 N R 11 W · Structure no. 20111

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King RD over N Fk of White Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying King RD over N Fk of White Rvr in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 75 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKing RD
CrossesN Fk of White Rvr
LocationS 19 T 28 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1014, -92.1835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 King RD over N Fk of White Rvr built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is King RD over N Fk of White Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does King RD over N Fk of White Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is King RD over N Fk of White Rvr?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns King RD over N Fk of White Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.