US Bridges

S Grand Ave over Spring CR

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 33 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 29448

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Grand Ave over Spring CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Grand Ave over Spring CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Grand Ave
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 33 T 45 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63739, -93.24407
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic340 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 S Grand Ave over Spring CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is S Grand Ave over Spring CR 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 S Grand Ave over Spring CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Grand Ave over Spring CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns S Grand Ave over Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.