US Bridges

County RD 268 over Warm Fk of Spring

GoodPosted for load

Oregon County, Missouri · S 4 T 21 N R 5 W · Structure no. 19289

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 268 over Warm Fk of Spring is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 268 over Warm Fk of Spring in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 104 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD 268
CrossesWarm Fk of Spring
LocationS 4 T 21 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates36.5031, -91.5257
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 268 over Warm Fk of Spring built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is County RD 268 over Warm Fk of Spring 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 County RD 268 over Warm Fk of Spring carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 268 over Warm Fk of Spring?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 268 over Warm Fk of Spring?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.