Mo 43 S over Cave Spring CR
FairMcDonald County, Missouri · S 22 T 21 N R 34 W · Structure no. 2466
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,728
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 43 S over Cave Spring CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 43 S over Cave Spring CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 3,728 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,524 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 43 S over Cave Spring CR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 43 S over Cave Spring CR 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Cave Spring CR carry?
About 3,728 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mo 43 S over Cave Spring CR?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Mo 43 S over Cave Spring CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.