US Bridges

Grade LN over North Fork Salt Rv

Fair

Adair County, Missouri · S 32 T 62 N R 15 W · Structure no. 21009

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grade LN over North Fork Salt Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Grade LN over North Fork Salt Rv in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGrade LN
CrossesNorth Fork Salt Rv
LocationS 32 T 62 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 285
Coordinates40.12953, -92.38315
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
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 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 Grade LN over North Fork Salt Rv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grade LN over North Fork Salt Rv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Grade LN over North Fork Salt Rv carry?

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

How long is Grade LN over North Fork Salt Rv?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Grade LN over North Fork Salt Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.