SW Kerns RD over Br of Jordan Creek
FairDeKalb County, Missouri · S 14 T 57 N R 33 W · Structure no. 22844
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Kerns RD over Br of Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Kerns RD over Br of Jordan Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Kerns RD over Br of Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is SW Kerns RD over Br of Jordan Creek 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 Kerns RD over Br of Jordan Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW Kerns RD over Br of Jordan Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SW Kerns RD over Br of Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.