US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Spring CR

Poor

Dent County, Missouri · S 7 T 34 N R 5 W · Structure no. 5232

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,164
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Spring CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 19 S over Spring CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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.

It carries about 5,164 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,746 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 7 T 34 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 19
CountyDent County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.6538, -91.53551
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,164 (2024)
Projected traffic7,746 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Spring 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 January 2024.

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

About 5,164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Spring CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.