US Bridges

Rt Ap S over Spring CR

FairPosted for load

Howell County, Missouri · S 30 T 26 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8257

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ap S over Spring CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ap S over Spring CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ap S
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 30 T 26 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0AP
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.90761, -92.07896
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2024)
Projected traffic116 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ap S over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ap S 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ap S over Spring CR carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ap S over Spring CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ap S over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.