US Bridges

County RD 161 over Br of Saling CR

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 28 T 52 N R 12 W · Structure no. 32793

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 161 over Br of Saling CR is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 161 over Br of Saling CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty RD 161
CrossesBr of Saling CR
LocationS 28 T 52 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates39.2635, -92.26343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County RD 161 over Br of Saling CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 161 over Br of Saling CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 161 over Br of Saling CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 161 over Br of Saling CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 161 over Br of Saling CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.