US Bridges

Mo 126 E over N Fk Spring Rvr

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 26 T 31 N R 33 W · Structure no. 528

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 126 E over N Fk Spring Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 126 E over N Fk Spring Rvr in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 126 E
CrossesN Fk Spring Rvr
LocationS 26 T 31 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 126
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.40473, -94.52994
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2024)
Projected traffic1,752 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Mo 126 E over N Fk Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mo 126 E over N Fk Spring Rvr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 126 E over N Fk Spring Rvr carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 126 E over N Fk Spring Rvr?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 126 E over N Fk Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.