SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk
FairDeKalb County, Missouri · S 20 T 58 N R 32 W · Structure no. 29773
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Orchard RD over Br of 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.