US Bridges

Smasal RD over Spring Fk

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 16 T 44 N R 21 W · Structure no. 20662

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smasal RD over Spring Fk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Smasal RD over Spring Fk in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSmasal RD
CrossesSpring Fk
LocationS 16 T 44 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 269
Coordinates38.5929, -93.24115
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Smasal RD over Spring Fk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smasal RD over Spring Fk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Smasal RD over Spring Fk carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smasal RD over Spring Fk?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Smasal RD over Spring Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.