US Bridges

Rt H E over N Fk Spring Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Missouri · S 21 T 30 N R 31 W · Structure no. 9098

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
581
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over N Fk Spring Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt H E over N Fk Spring Rvr in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesN Fk Spring Rvr
LocationS 21 T 30 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.33857, -94.33997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2024)
Projected traffic872 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over N Fk Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over N Fk Spring Rvr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over N Fk Spring Rvr carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over N Fk Spring Rvr?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over N Fk Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.