US Bridges

E 3rd ST over Splwy City Reservo

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 1 T 62 N R 20 W · Structure no. 19291

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 3rd ST over Splwy City Reservo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 3rd ST over Splwy City Reservo in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 58 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE 3rd ST
CrossesSplwy City Reservo
LocationS 1 T 62 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates40.19843, -93.10453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E 3rd ST over Splwy City Reservo built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is E 3rd ST over Splwy City Reservo 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 2023.

How much traffic does E 3rd ST over Splwy City Reservo carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 3rd ST over Splwy City Reservo?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns E 3rd ST over Splwy City Reservo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.