US Bridges

County RD 8010 over Br of Spring CR

Poor

Phelps County, Missouri · S 23 T 36 N R 8 W · Structure no. 13315

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 8010 over Br of Spring CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 8010 over Br of Spring CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 8010
CrossesBr of Spring CR
LocationS 23 T 36 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 34A
Coordinates38.0025, -91.7765
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic98 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 8010 over Br of Spring CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 8010 over Br of Spring CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 8010 over Br of Spring CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 8010 over Br of Spring CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 8010 over Br of Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.