US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Fk Moores Br

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 21 T 35 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8053

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Fk Moores Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Kk E over Fk Moores Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesFk Moores Br
LocationS 21 T 35 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
Coordinates37.79986, -94.58253
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 Fk Moores Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Fk Moores Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Fk Moores Br carry?

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

How long is Rt Kk E over Fk Moores Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Fk Moores Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.