US Bridges

Civil War RD over Spring Rvr

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 33 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 23178

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Civil War RD over Spring Rvr is a concrete arch - deck carrying Civil War RD over Spring Rvr in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCivil War RD
CrossesSpring Rvr
LocationS 33 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 394
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18884, -94.32601
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Civil War RD over Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Civil War RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Civil War RD over Spring Rvr carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Civil War RD over Spring Rvr?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Civil War RD over Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.