US Bridges

SW700 over Spruce CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 7 T 40 N R 28 W · Structure no. 24757

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW700 over Spruce CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SW700 over Spruce CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW700
CrossesSpruce CR
LocationS 7 T 40 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 547
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.27239, -94.06489
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SW700 over Spruce CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW700 over Spruce 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SW700 over Spruce CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW700 over Spruce CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW700 over Spruce CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.