US Bridges

SE Frost RD over Wheeler CR

Poor

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 31 T 58 N R 30 W · Structure no. 23983

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Frost RD over Wheeler CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Frost RD over Wheeler CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Frost RD
CrossesWheeler CR
LocationS 31 T 58 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 448
CountyDeKalb County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.79027, -94.30729
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Frost RD over Wheeler CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SE Frost RD over Wheeler CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SE Frost RD over Wheeler CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.