US Bridges

Salt River LN over N Fork Salt Rvr

Fair

Adair County, Missouri · S 9 T 61 N R 13 W · Structure no. 21340

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt River LN over N Fork Salt Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salt River LN over N Fork Salt Rvr in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 40 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSalt River LN
CrossesN Fork Salt Rvr
LocationS 9 T 61 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 301
Coordinates40.09536, -92.35236
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$732,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salt River LN over N Fork Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Salt River LN over N Fork Salt Rvr 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 Salt River LN over N Fork Salt Rvr carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salt River LN over N Fork Salt Rvr?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Salt River LN over N Fork Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.