Water Street over Br of Lost CR
PoorClosed to trafficDeKalb County, Missouri · S 3 T 58 N R 31 W · Structure no. 24398
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Br of Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Br of Lost CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Br of Lost CR built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over Br of Lost 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 Water Street over Br of Lost CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Br of Lost CR?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Br of Lost CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.