US Bridges

Rt J S over Spring CR

Poor

Phelps County, Missouri · S 15 T 35 N R 10 W · Structure no. 9323

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Spring CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Spring CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 15 T 35 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates37.76386, -92.02068
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2024)
Projected traffic533 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J 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 J S over Spring CR carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Spring CR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.