US Bridges

Rt W E over E Fk Lost CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 12 T 59 N R 31 W · Structure no. 7002

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over E Fk Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over E Fk Lost CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesE Fk Lost CR
LocationS 12 T 59 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyDeKalb County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.93615, -94.32012
Functional classRural Minor 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 above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic163 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 Rt W E over E Fk Lost CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt W E over E Fk Lost CR 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 W E over E Fk Lost CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over E Fk Lost CR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over E Fk Lost CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.