US Bridges

Westermier RD over Spring Fk

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 35 T 44 N R 21 W · Structure no. 20584

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westermier RD over Spring Fk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Westermier RD over Spring Fk in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWestermier RD
CrossesSpring Fk
LocationS 35 T 44 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 265
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54632, -93.19702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westermier RD over Spring Fk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westermier RD over Spring Fk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Westermier RD over Spring Fk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Westermier RD over Spring Fk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Westermier RD over Spring Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.