US Bridges

NE Gospel RD over M Fk of Lost CR

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 1 T 59 N R 31 W · Structure no. 16536

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Gospel RD over M Fk of Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Gospel RD over M Fk of Lost CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE Gospel RD
CrossesM Fk of Lost CR
LocationS 1 T 59 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates39.95114, -94.33315
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 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 NE Gospel RD over M Fk of Lost CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Gospel RD over M Fk of Lost CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NE Gospel RD over M Fk of Lost CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Gospel RD over M Fk of Lost CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NE Gospel RD over M Fk of Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.