US Bridges

Rt B S over Petite Saline CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 24 T 48 N R 17 W · Structure no. 1386

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Petite Saline CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over Petite Saline CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,166 by 2044. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesPetite Saline CR
LocationS 24 T 48 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.91251, -92.73356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2024)
Projected traffic1,166 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt B S over Petite Saline CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Petite Saline 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Petite Saline CR carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Petite Saline CR?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Petite Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.