US Bridges

Rt F E over Cave Spring Br

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 16 T 28 N R 29 W · Structure no. 32581

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Cave Spring Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt F E over Cave Spring Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 366 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F E
CrossesCave Spring Br
LocationS 16 T 28 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.13626, -94.09561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2024)
Projected traffic549 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F E over Cave Spring Br built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F E over Cave Spring Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt F E over Cave Spring Br carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Cave Spring Br?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Cave Spring Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.