US Bridges

E Burks RD over Saling CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 9 T 51 N R 12 W · Structure no. 18931

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Burks RD over Saling CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Burks RD over Saling CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE Burks RD
CrossesSaling CR
LocationS 9 T 51 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 206
Coordinates39.22999, -92.27519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic19 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 E Burks RD over Saling CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Burks RD over Saling 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 E Burks RD over Saling CR carry?

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

How long is E Burks RD over Saling CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E Burks RD over Saling CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.