US Bridges

Rodeo RD over Salt CR

PoorPosted for load

Chariton County, Missouri · S 29 T 55 N R 19 W · Structure no. 19845

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodeo RD over Salt CR is a steel truss - deck carrying Rodeo RD over Salt CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRodeo RD
CrossesSalt CR
LocationS 29 T 55 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.54096, -93.05318
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodeo RD over Salt CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodeo RD over Salt CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rodeo RD over Salt CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rodeo RD over Salt CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Rodeo RD over Salt CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.