US Bridges

Main St(old Rt 63) over Spring CR

FairPosted for load

Texas County, Missouri · S 6 T 32 N R 8 W · Structure no. 20125

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St(old Rt 63) over Spring CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main St(old Rt 63) over Spring CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St(old Rt 63)
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 6 T 32 N R 8 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.5012, -91.8569
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$511,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St(old Rt 63) over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St(old Rt 63) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Main St(old Rt 63) over Spring CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main St(old Rt 63) over Spring CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Main St(old Rt 63) over Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.