US Bridges

Norway RD over Elm Spring Br

Poor

Newton County, Missouri · S 28 T 25 N R 31 W · Structure no. 24516

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norway RD over Elm Spring Br is a steel truss - thru carrying Norway RD over Elm Spring Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorway RD
CrossesElm Spring Br
LocationS 28 T 25 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.84863, -94.3192
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic775 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$808,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norway RD over Elm Spring Br built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norway RD over Elm 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Norway RD over Elm Spring Br carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Norway RD over Elm Spring Br?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Norway RD over Elm Spring Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.