US Bridges

Mo 176 E over Spring Br

Fair

Stone County, Missouri · S 29 T 25 N R 22 W · Structure no. 5403

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,444
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 176 E over Spring Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 176 E over Spring Br in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,444 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,888 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 176 E
CrossesSpring Br
LocationS 29 T 25 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 176
CountyStone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.84096, -93.36344
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,444 (2024)
Projected traffic2,888 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 176 E over Spring Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 176 E over Spring Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 176 E over Spring Br carry?

About 1,444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 176 E over Spring Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 176 E over Spring Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.