US Bridges

Rt P S over Spencer CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 34 T 54 N R 6 W · Structure no. 7504

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Spencer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P S over Spencer CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P S
CrossesSpencer CR
LocationS 34 T 54 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.41302, -91.55357
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic392 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 P S over Spencer CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P S over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt P S over Spencer CR carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Spencer CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Spencer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.