US Bridges

Spence Creek RD over Spence CR

Good

Wright County, Missouri · S 12 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 29162

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spence Creek RD over Spence CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spence Creek RD over Spence CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpence Creek RD
CrossesSpence CR
LocationS 12 T 28 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 231
Coordinates37.13261, -92.53719
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
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 byCounty 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 Spence Creek RD over Spence CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spence Creek RD over Spence 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Spence Creek RD over Spence CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spence Creek RD over Spence CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Spence Creek RD over Spence CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.