US Bridges

SW Fairview RD over Br of Smith Fork

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 17 T 57 N R 31 W · Structure no. 36125

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Fairview RD over Br of Smith Fork is a steel culvert carrying SW Fairview RD over Br of Smith Fork in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 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 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW Fairview RD
CrossesBr of Smith Fork
LocationS 17 T 57 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 404
Coordinates39.7487, -94.41245
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 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 SW Fairview RD over Br of Smith Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Fairview RD over Br of Smith Fork 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 SW Fairview RD over Br of Smith Fork carry?

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

How long is SW Fairview RD over Br of Smith Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SW Fairview RD over Br of Smith Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.