US Bridges

Spark Ave S over US 60

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 23 T 28 N R 20 W · Structure no. 35076

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spark Ave S over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Spark Ave S over US 60 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpark Ave S
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 23 T 28 N R 20 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.1179, -93.087
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2024)
Projected traffic694 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spark Ave S over US 60 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spark Ave S over US 60 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Spark Ave S over US 60 carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spark Ave S over US 60?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Spark Ave S over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.