NW Gospel RD over Crooked CR
PoorDeKalb County, Missouri · S 1 T 59 N R 33 W · Structure no. 13903
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW Gospel RD over Crooked CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NW Gospel RD over Crooked CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 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 4 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Crooked CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is NW Gospel RD over Crooked CR 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 Crooked CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NW Gospel RD over Crooked CR?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns NW Gospel RD over Crooked CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.