US Bridges

Third ST over Trib of Spring Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Missouri · S 3 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 14642

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third ST over Trib of Spring Rvr is a concrete slab carrying Third ST over Trib of Spring Rvr in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesThird ST
CrossesTrib of Spring Rvr
LocationS 3 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.17687, -94.30251
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third ST over Trib of Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third ST over Trib of 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Third ST over Trib of Spring Rvr carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Third ST over Trib of Spring Rvr?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Third ST over Trib of Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.