US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Spring Br

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 13 T 34 N R 6 W · Structure no. 5233

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,164
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Spring Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 19 S over Spring Br 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 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 5,164 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,746 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesSpring Br
LocationS 13 T 34 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates37.64993, -91.53573
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 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 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 Br built?

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

What condition is Mo 19 S over 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is Mo 19 S over Spring Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Spring Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.