US Bridges

Rt D E over Spring CR

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 25 T 64 N R 18 W · Structure no. 7672

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Spring CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Spring CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D E
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 25 T 64 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.31864, -92.86529
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Spring CR carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Spring CR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.