US Bridges

Hottel Springs RD over Mason Spring CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 35 T 24 N R 34 W · Structure no. 34176

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hottel Springs RD over Mason Spring CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hottel Springs RD over Mason Spring CR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHottel Springs RD
CrossesMason Spring CR
LocationS 35 T 24 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 539
Coordinates36.77607, -94.57698
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hottel Springs RD over Mason Spring CR built?

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

What condition is Hottel Springs RD over Mason Spring CR 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 Hottel Springs RD over Mason Spring CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hottel Springs RD over Mason Spring CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hottel Springs RD over Mason Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.