SW 85TH Rd over Trib N Fk Spring R
Barton County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SW 85TH Rd over Trib N Fk Spring R in Barton County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 35 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 100 of the 210 inventoried bridges in Barton County rated fair (47.6%); 21 (10.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 44 ft |
| Location | S 4 T 30 N R 31 W |
| NBI structure number | 24380 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Barton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 49 S over Dry Br | 1976 | 15,589 | Fair |
| Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR | 1976 | 15,234 | Poor |
| Is 49 S over BNSF RR | 1972 | 8,139 | Fair |
| Is 49 S over N Fk Spring Rvr | 2021 | 8,139 | Good |
| Is 49 S over N Fk Spring Rvr Ov | 1947 | 8,139 | Poor |
| Is 49 S over US 160 | 1972 | 7,412 | Poor |
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