US Bridges

NW Gospel RD over Br of Lit Third Fk

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 3 T 59 N R 32 W · Structure no. 14226

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Gospel RD over Br of Lit Third Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Gospel RD over Br of Lit Third Fk in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNW Gospel RD
CrossesBr of Lit Third Fk
LocationS 3 T 59 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates39.9516, -94.47841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Gospel RD over Br of Lit Third Fk built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Gospel RD over Br of Lit Third Fk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NW Gospel RD over Br of Lit Third Fk carry?

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

How long is NW Gospel RD over Br of Lit Third Fk?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NW Gospel RD over Br of Lit Third Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.