US Bridges

Mo 6 E over W Fk Lost CR

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 26 T 59 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3881

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 6 E over W Fk Lost CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 6 E over W Fk Lost CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,252 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMo 6 E
CrossesW Fk Lost CR
LocationS 26 T 59 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates39.89331, -94.34001
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,252 (2024)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 6 E over W Fk Lost CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 6 E over W Fk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 6 E over W Fk Lost CR carry?

About 2,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 6 E over W Fk Lost CR?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 6 E over W Fk Lost CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.