US Bridges

Splice Creek DR over Splice CR

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 16 T 47 N R 15 W · Structure no. 15202

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Splice Creek DR over Splice CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Splice Creek DR over Splice CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSplice Creek DR
CrossesSplice CR
LocationS 16 T 47 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates38.82617, -92.55731
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Splice Creek DR over Splice CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Splice Creek DR over Splice CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Splice Creek DR over Splice CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Splice Creek DR over Splice CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Splice Creek DR over Splice CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.