SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk
PoorDeKalb County, Missouri · S 29 T 58 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31043
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk carry?
About 15 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 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SW Orchard RD over Br of Lit Third Fk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.