US Bridges

County RD 2470 over Sweet Spr CR

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Randolph County, Missouri · S 22 T 53 N R 14 W · Structure no. 20579

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2470 over Sweet Spr CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 2470 over Sweet Spr CR in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 2470
CrossesSweet Spr CR
LocationS 22 T 53 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 265
CountyRandolph County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.37099, -92.47631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County RD 2470 over Sweet Spr CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 2470 over Sweet Spr CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 2470 over Sweet Spr CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2470 over Sweet Spr CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County RD 2470 over Sweet Spr CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.