US Bridges

Sparkle Brook RD over E Fk Niagua Rvr

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 3 T 31 N R 18 W · Structure no. 34310

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparkle Brook RD over E Fk Niagua Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparkle Brook RD over E Fk Niagua Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSparkle Brook RD
CrossesE Fk Niagua Rvr
LocationS 3 T 31 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43019, -92.89989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sparkle Brook RD over E Fk Niagua Rvr built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparkle Brook RD over E Fk Niagua Rvr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sparkle Brook RD over E Fk Niagua Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sparkle Brook RD over E Fk Niagua Rvr?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sparkle Brook RD over E Fk Niagua Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.