US Bridges

N Springfield RD over Br of Dry CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 6 W · Structure no. 29685

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Springfield RD over Br of Dry CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Springfield RD over Br of Dry CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Springfield RD
CrossesBr of Dry CR
LocationS 20 T 38 N R 6 W
RouteCity Street 3855
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.0048, -91.6038
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Springfield RD over Br of Dry CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Springfield RD over Br of Dry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Springfield RD over Br of Dry CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N Springfield RD over Br of Dry CR?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Springfield RD over Br of Dry CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.