US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr Ovrfl

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 13 T 28 N R 28 W · Structure no. 36988

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr Ovrfl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr Ovrfl in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesSpring Rvr Ovrfl
LocationS 13 T 28 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.13642, -93.94853
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2024)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr Ovrfl built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr Ovrfl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr Ovrfl carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr Ovrfl?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.