US Bridges

NE 30th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R

FairPosted for load

Barton County, Missouri · S 9 T 32 N R 30 W · Structure no. 18618

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 30th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 30th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNE 30th LN
CrossesTrib N Fk Spring R
LocationS 9 T 32 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 193
Coordinates37.54096, -94.24081
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 30th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is NE 30th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 30th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 30th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NE 30th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.