US Bridges

Springfield RD over Greasy CR

PoorPosted for load

Dallas County, Missouri · S 14 T 33 N R 20 W · Structure no. 19614

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield RD over Greasy CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Springfield RD over Greasy CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSpringfield RD
CrossesGreasy CR
LocationS 14 T 33 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates37.57669, -93.10569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springfield RD over Greasy CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Springfield RD over Greasy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Springfield RD over Greasy CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Springfield RD over Greasy CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield RD over Greasy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.