US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Spring Fk

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 24 T 34 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3621

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Spring Fk is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 19 S over Spring Fk in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,345 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesSpring Fk
LocationS 24 T 34 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates37.62609, -91.53563
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,230 (2024)
Projected traffic6,345 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mo 19 S over Spring Fk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Spring Fk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Spring Fk carry?

About 4,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Spring Fk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Spring Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.