SW Ketchem RD over Third Fk Platte Rv
PoorDeKalb County, Missouri · S 15 T 58 N R 33 W · Structure no. 22142
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Ketchem RD over Third Fk Platte Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Ketchem RD over Third Fk Platte Rv in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Ketchem RD over Third Fk Platte Rv built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is SW Ketchem RD over Third Fk Platte Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SW Ketchem RD over Third Fk Platte Rv carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW Ketchem RD over Third Fk Platte Rv?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns SW Ketchem RD over Third Fk Platte Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.