US Bridges

NE 40th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R

Good

Barton County, Missouri · S 3 T 32 N R 30 W · Structure no. 18697

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 40th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 40th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 40th LN
CrossesTrib N Fk Spring R
LocationS 3 T 32 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates37.55191, -94.22214
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NE 40th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 40th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 40th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 40th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NE 40th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.