US Bridges

NW Thornton RD over Trib Third Fk Plat

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 11 T 60 N R 33 W · Structure no. 12253

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Thornton RD over Trib Third Fk Plat is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Thornton RD over Trib Third Fk Plat in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW Thornton RD
CrossesTrib Third Fk Plat
LocationS 11 T 60 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates40.02421, -94.59867
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NW Thornton RD over Trib Third Fk Plat built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Thornton RD over Trib Third Fk Plat 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NW Thornton RD over Trib Third Fk Plat carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Thornton RD over Trib Third Fk Plat?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NW Thornton RD over Trib Third Fk Plat?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.