US Bridges

Rt a E over Spring CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 8 T 34 N R 24 W · Structure no. 8266

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Spring CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt a E over Spring CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 8 T 34 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.70273, -93.58034
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

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 a E over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Rt a E over Spring 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 Rt a E over Spring CR carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Spring CR?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.