Walnut ST E over Spring Rvr BNSF RR
PoorOregon County, Missouri · S 32 T 22 N R 5 W · Structure no. 1222
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 505 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 721
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut ST E over Spring Rvr BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut ST E over Spring Rvr BNSF RR in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2044. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut ST E over Spring Rvr BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut ST E over Spring Rvr BNSF RR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut ST E over Spring Rvr BNSF RR carry?
About 721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Walnut ST E over Spring Rvr BNSF RR?
The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut ST E over Spring Rvr BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.