US Bridges

Mo 37 S over Spring Rvr

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 12 T 28 N R 30 W · Structure no. 6619

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over Spring Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 37 S over Spring Rvr in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesSpring Rvr
LocationS 12 T 28 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1555, -94.15521
Functional classRural 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.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2024)
Projected traffic772 by 2044
Trucks31%
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 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 37 S over Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 37 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 37 S over Spring Rvr carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over Spring Rvr?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 37 S over Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.