US Bridges

Rt N E over Spring CR

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 4 T 24 N R 13 W · Structure no. 1745

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Spring CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Spring CR in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 4 T 24 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates36.79244, -92.40267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2024)
Projected traffic357 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt N E over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E over Spring CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Spring CR carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Spring CR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.