US Bridges

County RD 270 over Spring Rvr

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 4 T 29 N R 33 W · Structure no. 19526

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 270 over Spring Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 270 over Spring Rvr in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 270
CrossesSpring Rvr
LocationS 4 T 29 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.26656, -94.54234
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County RD 270 over Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 270 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 270 over Spring Rvr carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 270 over Spring Rvr?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 270 over Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.