SW KETCHEM RD
Carrying SW KETCHEM RD over THIRD FK PLATTE RV
S 15 T 58 N R 33 W, DeKalb, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SW KETCHEM RD
The SW KETCHEM RD bridge in DeKalb, Missouri carries SW KETCHEM RD over THIRD FK PLATTE RV. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 43.3 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SW KETCHEM RD compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 43.3 m (142 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.2 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 22142
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
SW KETCHEM RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SW KETCHEM RD against other structures in DeKalb and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SW KETCHEM RD?
SW KETCHEM RD in DeKalb, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SW KETCHEM RD inspected?
SW KETCHEM RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW KETCHEM RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SW KETCHEM RD?
SW KETCHEM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SW KETCHEM RD?
SW KETCHEM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SW KETCHEM RD and does age affect safety?
SW KETCHEM RD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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