US Bridges

Rt a E over Spring CR

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Missouri · S 17 T 25 N R 16 W · Structure no. 7567

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Spring CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt a E over Spring CR in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a E
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 17 T 25 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyDouglas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.84968, -92.71486
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2024)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Spring CR carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Spring CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.