US Bridges

NW Lakesite RD over Br of M Fk Lost CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 3 T 59 N R 31 W · Structure no. 15380

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Lakesite RD over Br of M Fk Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Lakesite RD over Br of M Fk Lost CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 115 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW Lakesite RD
CrossesBr of M Fk Lost CR
LocationS 3 T 59 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates39.96346, -94.37512
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating104.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Lakesite RD over Br of M Fk Lost CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is NW Lakesite RD over Br of M Fk Lost CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NW Lakesite RD over Br of M Fk Lost CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Lakesite RD over Br of M Fk Lost CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NW Lakesite RD over Br of M Fk Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.