US Bridges

Hopewell Ave over Salt CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 32 T 54 N R 20 W · Structure no. 35126

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Ave over Salt CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hopewell Ave over Salt CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHopewell Ave
CrossesSalt CR
LocationS 32 T 54 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 319
Coordinates39.44278, -93.16833
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hopewell Ave over Salt CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Ave over Salt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell Ave over Salt CR carry?

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

How long is Hopewell Ave over Salt CR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Ave over Salt CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.