US Bridges

SE Willow RD over Grindstone CR

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 10 T 58 N R 30 W · Structure no. 19186

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Willow RD over Grindstone CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SE Willow RD over Grindstone CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE Willow RD
CrossesGrindstone CR
LocationS 10 T 58 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates39.85866, -94.24724
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 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 SE Willow RD over Grindstone CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Willow RD over Grindstone 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 SE Willow RD over Grindstone CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Willow RD over Grindstone CR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE Willow RD over Grindstone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.