US Bridges

Rt K E over Camp Branch

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 14 T 35 N R 30 W · Structure no. 36468

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Camp Branch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt K E over Camp Branch in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesCamp Branch
LocationS 14 T 35 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates37.8034, -94.21704
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic882 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K E over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Camp Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K E over Camp Branch carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Camp Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.