Mo 3 S over Sweet Springs CR
PoorRandolph County, Missouri · S 17 T 53 N R 15 W · Structure no. 5378
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,278
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 3 S over Sweet Springs CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 3 S over Sweet Springs CR in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,598 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 3 S over Sweet Springs CR built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 3 S over Sweet Springs CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Mo 3 S over Sweet Springs CR carry?
About 1,278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Mo 3 S over Sweet Springs CR?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 3 S over Sweet Springs CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.