US Bridges

SW Lakesite RD over Br of W Fk Lost CR

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 9 T 59 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20913

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Lakesite RD over Br of W Fk Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Lakesite RD over Br of W Fk Lost CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW Lakesite RD
CrossesBr of W Fk Lost CR
LocationS 9 T 59 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates39.86083, -94.37681
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SW Lakesite RD over Br of W Fk Lost CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SW Lakesite RD over Br of 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 SW Lakesite RD over Br of W Fk Lost CR carry?

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

How long is SW Lakesite RD over Br of W Fk Lost CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SW Lakesite RD over Br of W Fk Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.