US Bridges

Rt D S over Sweet Springs CR

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Missouri · S 12 T 53 N R 15 W · Structure no. 7447

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Sweet Springs CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over Sweet Springs CR in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 812 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D S
CrossesSweet Springs CR
LocationS 12 T 53 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyRandolph County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.40039, -92.55116
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2024)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$757,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over Sweet Springs CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Sweet Springs 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Sweet Springs CR carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Sweet Springs CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Sweet Springs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.