US Bridges

Mo 33 S over Smith Fk

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 17 T 57 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5315

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 33 S over Smith Fk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 33 S over Smith Fk in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 903 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 33 S
CrossesSmith Fk
LocationS 17 T 57 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates39.75426, -94.40179
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2024)
Projected traffic1,174 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 33 S over Smith Fk built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 33 S over Smith Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 33 S over Smith Fk carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 33 S over Smith Fk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 33 S over Smith Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.