US Bridges

Mo 129 S over Spring CR

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 18 T 64 N R 18 W · Structure no. 9923

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 129 S over Spring CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 129 S over Spring CR in Sullivan 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 129 S
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 18 T 64 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates40.34283, -92.95502
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$748,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 129 S over Spring CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 129 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 129 S over Spring CR carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 129 S over Spring CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 129 S over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.