US Bridges

Rt V E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 34 T 59 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6842

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V E
Crosses3rd Fk Platte Rvr
LocationS 34 T 59 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyDeKalb County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.89219, -94.59909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2024)
Projected traffic398 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Rt V E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt V E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt V E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.