US Bridges

E Park ST over Gum Spring Br

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 31 T 26 N R 30 W · Structure no. 25269

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Park ST over Gum Spring Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Park ST over Gum Spring Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Park ST
CrossesGum Spring Br
LocationS 31 T 26 N R 30 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.9217, -94.24918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 E Park ST over Gum Spring Br built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Park ST over Gum Spring Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does E Park ST over Gum Spring Br carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Park ST over Gum Spring Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Park ST over Gum Spring Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.