US Bridges

Mo 96 E over Ovrfl Spring Rvr

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 34 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4673

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,306
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 96 E over Ovrfl Spring Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 96 E over Ovrfl Spring Rvr in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,306 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,774 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 96 E
CrossesOvrfl Spring Rvr
LocationS 34 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 96
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18348, -94.30018
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,306 (2024)
Projected traffic9,774 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$920,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 96 E over Ovrfl Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 96 E over Ovrfl 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 Mo 96 E over Ovrfl Spring Rvr carry?

About 6,306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 96 E over Ovrfl Spring Rvr?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 96 E over Ovrfl Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.