US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Sweet Springs CR B

Poor

Randolph County, Missouri · S 17 T 53 N R 14 W · Structure no. 7325

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
774
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Sweet Springs CR B is a concrete channel beam carrying Rt Bb E over Sweet Springs CR B in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesSweet Springs CR B
LocationS 17 T 53 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates39.38414, -92.51896
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2024)
Projected traffic968 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Bb E over Sweet Springs CR B built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Sweet Springs CR B 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Bb E over Sweet Springs CR B carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Sweet Springs CR B?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb E over Sweet Springs CR B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.