US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 22 T 29 N R 7 W · Structure no. 16470

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesSpring Valley CR
LocationS 22 T 29 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 122
Coordinates37.1735, -91.6943
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 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 byTown or Township 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 Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Spring Valley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.