US Bridges

SW Frank Ross RD over Br of Morgan Br

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 6 T 58 N R 32 W · Structure no. 28462

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Frank Ross RD over Br of Morgan Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Frank Ross RD over Br of Morgan Br in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Frank Ross RD
CrossesBr of Morgan Br
LocationS 6 T 58 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyDeKalb County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.86421, -94.53752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 SW Frank Ross RD over Br of Morgan Br built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Frank Ross RD over Br of Morgan Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SW Frank Ross RD over Br of Morgan Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Frank Ross RD over Br of Morgan Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SW Frank Ross RD over Br of Morgan Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.