NW Gospel RD over Br of Third Fk Pla
PoorClosed to trafficDeKalb County, Missouri · S 3 T 59 N R 33 W · Structure no. 13602
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW Gospel RD over Br of Third Fk Pla is a steel truss - thru carrying NW Gospel RD over Br of Third Fk Pla in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW Gospel RD over Br of Third Fk Pla built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW Gospel RD over Br of Third Fk Pla in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does NW Gospel RD over Br of Third Fk Pla carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NW Gospel RD over Br of Third Fk Pla?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns NW Gospel RD over Br of Third Fk Pla?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.