US Bridges

Hummingbird LN 238 over Br of Spencer CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 35 T 53 N R 6 W · Structure no. 31048

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hummingbird LN 238 over Br of Spencer CR is a steel culvert carrying Hummingbird LN 238 over Br of Spencer CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHummingbird LN 238
CrossesBr of Spencer CR
LocationS 35 T 53 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.33692, -91.53447
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic94 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 Br of Spencer CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hummingbird LN 238 over Br 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 Br of Spencer CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Hummingbird LN 238 over Br of Spencer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.