US Bridges

Rt Hh S over Spring CR

PoorPosted for load

Phelps County, Missouri · S 9 T 38 N R 8 W · Structure no. 7160

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh S over Spring CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Hh S over Spring CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 407 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Hh S
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 9 T 38 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
Coordinates38.02376, -91.8162
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2024)
Projected traffic611 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Hh S over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh S over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Hh S over Spring CR carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh S over Spring CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh S over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.