US Bridges

Mo 14 E over Spring Br

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 20 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 5400

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 14 E over Spring Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 14 E over Spring Br in Christian 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 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 10,286 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,658 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 14 E
CrossesSpring Br
LocationS 20 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates37.02628, -93.24848
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,286 (2024)
Projected traffic23,658 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 14 E over Spring Br built?

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

What condition is Mo 14 E over Spring Br 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 Mo 14 E over Spring Br carry?

About 10,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 14 E over Spring Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 14 E over Spring Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.