US Bridges

Mo 68 E over Br Spring CR

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 35 T 35 N R 6 W · Structure no. 8906

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,058
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 68 E over Br Spring CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 68 E over Br Spring CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 2,058 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,881 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 68 E
CrossesBr Spring CR
LocationS 35 T 35 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 68
CountyDent County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70279, -91.55006
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,058 (2024)
Projected traffic2,881 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 68 E over Br Spring CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 68 E over Br Spring CR 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 68 E over Br Spring CR carry?

About 2,058 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 68 E over Br Spring CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 68 E over Br Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.