US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Drywood CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 24 T 35 N R 33 W · Structure no. 7382

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Drywood CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk E over Drywood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesDrywood CR
LocationS 24 T 35 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.79787, -94.51536
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic251 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Kk E over Drywood CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Drywood 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 July 2023.

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

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Drywood CR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Drywood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.