US Bridges

NE Hedge RD over Br of E Fk Lost CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 18 T 60 N R 30 W · Structure no. 17066

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Hedge RD over Br of E Fk Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Hedge RD over Br of E Fk Lost CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNE Hedge RD
CrossesBr of E Fk Lost CR
LocationS 18 T 60 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 141
Coordinates40.01391, -94.30857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 NE Hedge RD over Br of E Fk Lost CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is NE Hedge RD over Br of E 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NE Hedge RD over Br of E Fk Lost CR carry?

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

How long is NE Hedge RD over Br of E Fk Lost CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NE Hedge RD over Br of E Fk Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.