Rt U S over Cave Springs Br
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 29 W · Structure no. 7231
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Cave Springs Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Cave Springs Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U S over Cave Springs Br built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U S over Cave Springs Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Rt U S over Cave Springs Br carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Cave Springs Br?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Cave Springs Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.