US Bridges

Rt C E over S Spencer CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 13 T 54 N R 5 W · Structure no. 9324

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over S Spencer CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over S Spencer CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 years old, older 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesS Spencer CR
LocationS 13 T 54 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates39.45903, -91.41433
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2024)
Projected traffic194 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over S Spencer CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt C E over S Spencer 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C E over S Spencer CR carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over S Spencer CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over S Spencer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.