US Bridges

NW Stewart RD over Lit Third Fk

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 35 T 59 N R 32 W · Structure no. 28568

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Stewart RD over Lit Third Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Stewart RD over Lit Third Fk in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNW Stewart RD
CrossesLit Third Fk
LocationS 35 T 59 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates39.96656, -94.47179
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 NW Stewart RD over Lit Third Fk built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Stewart RD over Lit Third Fk 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 NW Stewart RD over Lit Third Fk carry?

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

How long is NW Stewart RD over Lit Third Fk?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NW Stewart RD over Lit Third Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.