US Bridges

NW Stewart RD over Crooked CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 36 T 60 N R 33 W · Structure no. 29775

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Stewart RD over Crooked CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Stewart RD over Crooked CR 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 6 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNW Stewart RD
CrossesCrooked CR
LocationS 36 T 60 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates39.96616, -94.54785
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Stewart RD over Crooked CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Stewart RD over Crooked CR 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 Crooked CR carry?

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

How long is NW Stewart RD over Crooked CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NW Stewart RD over Crooked CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.