US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 13 T 28 N R 28 W · Structure no. 36989

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 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
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

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 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 built?

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

What condition is Mo 97 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.