US Bridges

Rt J S over W Fk Spring Rvr

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 8 T 31 N R 31 W · Structure no. 8640

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over W Fk Spring Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt J S over W Fk Spring Rvr in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesW Fk Spring Rvr
LocationS 8 T 31 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.45104, -94.35439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt J S over W Fk Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over W 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 Rt J S over W Fk Spring Rvr carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over W Fk Spring Rvr?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over W Fk Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.