US Bridges

Blue Spring RD over Blue Springs CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 7 T 39 N R 2 W · Structure no. 17077

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Spring RD over Blue Springs CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Spring RD over Blue Springs CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBlue Spring RD
CrossesBlue Springs CR
LocationS 7 T 39 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates38.11825, -91.18567
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Blue Spring RD over Blue Springs CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Spring RD over Blue Springs 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Blue Spring RD over Blue Springs CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blue Spring RD over Blue Springs CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Spring RD over Blue Springs CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.