US Bridges

Spruce DR over Bullskin CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 35 T 24 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25217

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce DR over Bullskin CR is a concrete slab carrying Spruce DR over Bullskin CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce DR
CrossesBullskin CR
LocationS 35 T 24 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.76889, -94.35911
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce DR over Bullskin CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce DR over Bullskin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce DR over Bullskin CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spruce DR over Bullskin CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce DR over Bullskin CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.