FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SE WHITAKER RD

Carrying SE WHITAKER RD over BR OF GRINDSTONE C

S 32 T 58 N R 30 W, DeKalb, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair

Bridge Snapshot: SE WHITAKER RD

The SE WHITAKER RD bridge in DeKalb, Missouri carries SE WHITAKER RD over BR OF GRINDSTONE C. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SE WHITAKER RD compares

237
Bridges in DeKalb · 20 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
29.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
24130

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SE WHITAKER RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SE WHITAKER 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 SE WHITAKER RD?

SE WHITAKER RD in DeKalb, Missouri has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SE WHITAKER RD inspected?

SE WHITAKER 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 35 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SE WHITAKER RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SE WHITAKER RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SE WHITAKER RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining SE WHITAKER RD?

SE WHITAKER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SE WHITAKER RD and does age affect safety?

SE WHITAKER RD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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