US Bridges

SE Platte RD over Grindstone CR

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 13 T 57 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32446

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Platte RD over Grindstone CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Platte RD over Grindstone CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE Platte RD
CrossesGrindstone CR
LocationS 13 T 57 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 443
Coordinates39.74667, -94.32177
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SE Platte RD over Grindstone CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Platte RD over Grindstone 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SE Platte RD over Grindstone CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Platte RD over Grindstone CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE Platte RD over Grindstone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.