US Bridges

SE Walnut RD over W Fk Lost CR

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 2 T 58 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19945

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Walnut RD over W Fk Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Walnut RD over W Fk Lost CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSE Walnut RD
CrossesW Fk Lost CR
LocationS 2 T 58 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 241
Coordinates39.87113, -94.34555
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 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 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 structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Walnut RD over W Fk Lost CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Walnut RD over W Fk 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 SE Walnut RD over W Fk Lost CR carry?

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

How long is SE Walnut RD over W Fk Lost CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SE Walnut RD over W Fk Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.