US Bridges

Hummingbird LN 238 over Trib of Spencer CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 30 T 58 N R 5 W · Structure no. 19895

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hummingbird LN 238 over Trib of Spencer CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hummingbird LN 238 over Trib of Spencer CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHummingbird LN 238
CrossesTrib of Spencer CR
LocationS 30 T 58 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.3355, -91.50539
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hummingbird LN 238 over Trib of Spencer CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hummingbird LN 238 over Trib of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hummingbird LN 238 over Trib of Spencer CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hummingbird LN 238 over Trib of Spencer CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Hummingbird LN 238 over Trib of Spencer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.