US Bridges

Lovers Lane over Saling CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 7 T 51 N R 12 W · Structure no. 34417

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane over Saling CR is a steel culvert carrying Lovers Lane over Saling CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLovers Lane
CrossesSaling CR
LocationS 7 T 51 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 201
Coordinates39.21742, -92.29575
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Lovers Lane over Saling CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane 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 Lovers Lane over Saling CR carry?

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

How long is Lovers Lane over Saling CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lovers Lane over Saling CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.