US Bridges

SW Gridley RD over Lit Third Fk

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 25 T 58 N R 33 W · Structure no. 31233

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Gridley RD over Lit Third Fk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Gridley RD over Lit Third Fk in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSW Gridley RD
CrossesLit Third Fk
LocationS 25 T 58 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 356
Coordinates39.80712, -94.54636
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 SW Gridley RD over Lit Third Fk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Gridley RD over Lit Third Fk 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 Gridley RD over Lit Third Fk carry?

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

How long is SW Gridley RD over Lit Third Fk?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SW Gridley RD over Lit Third Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.