US Bridges

CO RD 181-282 over Spring CR

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Missouri · S 2 T 25 N R 11 W · Structure no. 32994

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 181-282 over Spring CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 181-282 over Spring CR in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 181-282
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 2 T 25 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.87093, -92.12031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$543,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 181-282 over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 181-282 over 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 CO RD 181-282 over Spring CR carry?

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

How long is CO RD 181-282 over Spring CR?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 181-282 over Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.