US Bridges

Mo 99 S over Spring CR

Poor

Shannon County, Missouri · S 20 T 26 N R 5 W · Structure no. 5740

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 99 S over Spring CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 99 S over Spring CR in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 99 S
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 20 T 26 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.9026, -91.52345
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2024)
Projected traffic631 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 99 S over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 99 S over Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 99 S over Spring CR carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 99 S over Spring CR?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 99 S over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.