US Bridges

Rt Jj S over S Fk Spring Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Howell County, Missouri · S 31 T 23 N R 8 W · Structure no. 7897

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,827
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj S over S Fk Spring Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Jj S over S Fk Spring Rvr in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,827 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,741 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt Jj S
CrossesS Fk Spring Rvr
LocationS 31 T 23 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0JJ
Coordinates36.62151, -91.89931
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,827 (2024)
Projected traffic2,741 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Jj S over S Fk Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Jj S over S Fk Spring Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Jj S over S Fk Spring Rvr carry?

About 1,827 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj S over S Fk Spring Rvr?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj S over S Fk Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.