US Bridges

Rt U S over Spring Rvr

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 11 T 28 N R 29 W · Structure no. 1650

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Spring Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Spring Rvr in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 481 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2044. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt U S
CrossesSpring Rvr
LocationS 11 T 28 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates37.15016, -94.06149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2024)
Projected traffic722 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 U S over Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rt U S over Spring Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt U S over Spring Rvr carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Spring Rvr?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.