US Bridges

Mo 43 S over Boiling Springs Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 16 T 24 N R 34 W · Structure no. 33845

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,019
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 43 S over Boiling Springs Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 43 S over Boiling Springs Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,019 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,331 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 43 S
CrossesBoiling Springs Br
LocationS 16 T 24 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 43
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.81544, -94.61098
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,019 (2024)
Projected traffic3,331 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 43 S over Boiling Springs Br built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 43 S over Boiling Springs Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Boiling Springs Br carry?

About 2,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 43 S over Boiling Springs Br?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 43 S over Boiling Springs Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.