US Bridges

Rt H E over Taylor Spring Br

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 21 T 39 N R 3 W · Structure no. 8742

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Taylor Spring Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Taylor Spring Br in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesTaylor Spring Br
LocationS 21 T 39 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates38.08064, -91.2631
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2024)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2044
Trucks12%
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

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 Rt H E over Taylor Spring Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Taylor 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Taylor Spring Br carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Taylor Spring Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Taylor Spring Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.