US Bridges

E Splice Creek RD over Splice CR

FairPosted for load

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 7 T 47 N R 14 W · Structure no. 12327

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Splice Creek RD over Splice CR is a steel truss - thru carrying E Splice Creek RD over Splice CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Splice Creek RD
CrossesSplice CR
LocationS 7 T 47 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates38.85047, -92.482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Splice Creek RD over Splice CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is E Splice Creek RD over Splice 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Splice Creek RD over Splice CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Splice Creek RD over Splice CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns E Splice Creek RD over Splice CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.