US Bridges

Mo 43 S over Spring Rvr

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 1 T 29 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2340

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
427 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,099
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 43 S over Spring Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 43 S over Spring Rvr in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 54 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 3,099 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,649 by 2044. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 43 S
CrossesSpring Rvr
LocationS 1 T 29 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates37.26674, -94.48853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,099 (2024)
Projected traffic4,649 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mo 43 S over Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mo 43 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Spring Rvr carry?

About 3,099 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 43 S over Spring Rvr?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 43 S over Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.