US Bridges

SE Hedge RD over Wheeler CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 36 T 58 N R 31 W · Structure no. 23837

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Hedge RD over Wheeler CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Hedge RD over Wheeler CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Hedge RD
CrossesWheeler CR
LocationS 36 T 58 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 436
CountyDeKalb County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.79335, -94.31952
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 SE Hedge RD over Wheeler CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Hedge RD over Wheeler CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SE Hedge RD over Wheeler CR carry?

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

How long is SE Hedge RD over Wheeler CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SE Hedge RD over Wheeler CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.