Rt M E over Salt CR
FairChariton County, Missouri · S 8 T 54 N R 20 W · Structure no. 980
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 287
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M E over Salt CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Salt CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt M E over Salt CR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt M E over Salt 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Rt M E over Salt CR carry?
About 287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Rt M E over Salt CR?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M E over Salt CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.