US Bridges

NW Fairmont RD over Br of Lost CR

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 22 T 59 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32007

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Fairmont RD over Br of Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Fairmont RD over Br of Lost CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW Fairmont RD
CrossesBr of Lost CR
LocationS 22 T 59 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates39.90783, -94.37521
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Fairmont RD over Br of Lost CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Fairmont RD over Br of Lost CR 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 NW Fairmont RD over Br of Lost CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Fairmont RD over Br of Lost CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NW Fairmont RD over Br of Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.