Mo 42 E over Spring Br
PoorMiller County, Missouri · S 30 T 39 N R 13 W · Structure no. 1120
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,252
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 42 E over Spring Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 42 E over Spring Br in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 2,252 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,729 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 42 E over Spring Br built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 42 E over Spring 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 42 E over Spring Br carry?
About 2,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 42 E over Spring Br?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 42 E over Spring Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.