US Bridges

Rt F S over Spencer CR

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 5 T 52 N R 5 W · Structure no. 1092

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Spencer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt F S over Spencer CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,234 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F S
CrossesSpencer CR
LocationS 5 T 52 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.31682, -91.48948
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2024)
Projected traffic2,234 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 F S over Spencer CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F S over Spencer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt F S over Spencer CR carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Spencer CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Spencer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.