US Bridges

Spring Creek RD over Spring CR

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 25 T 27 N R 24 W · Structure no. 33549

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek RD over Spring CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Spring Creek RD over Spring CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek RD
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 25 T 27 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.00903, -93.51782
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Spring Creek RD over Spring CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek RD over Spring 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Spring Creek RD over Spring CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek RD over Spring CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek RD over Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.