US Bridges

Red Spring RD over Beaver CR

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 34 T 29 N R 12 W · Structure no. 19904

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Spring RD over Beaver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Red Spring RD over Beaver CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 100 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRed Spring RD
CrossesBeaver CR
LocationS 34 T 29 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates37.154, -92.2395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Red Spring RD over Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Red Spring RD over Beaver CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Red Spring RD over Beaver CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Spring RD over Beaver CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Red Spring RD over Beaver CR?

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