US Bridges

SW Frank Ross RD over Third Fk Platte Rv

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 10 T 58 N R 33 W · Structure no. 22051

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Frank Ross RD over Third Fk Platte Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW Frank Ross RD over Third Fk Platte Rv in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSW Frank Ross RD
CrossesThird Fk Platte Rv
LocationS 10 T 58 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 338
Coordinates39.86339, -94.5976
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SW Frank Ross RD over Third Fk Platte Rv built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Frank Ross RD over Third Fk Platte Rv 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SW Frank Ross RD over Third Fk Platte Rv carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Frank Ross RD over Third Fk Platte Rv?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SW Frank Ross RD over Third Fk Platte Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.