US Bridges

Connor Bridge DR over Petite Saline CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 13 T 48 N R 16 W · Structure no. 14446

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connor Bridge DR over Petite Saline CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connor Bridge DR over Petite Saline CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 118 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesConnor Bridge DR
CrossesPetite Saline CR
LocationS 13 T 48 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.92797, -92.61167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$621,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connor Bridge DR over Petite Saline CR built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Connor Bridge DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Connor Bridge DR over Petite Saline CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Connor Bridge DR over Petite Saline CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Connor Bridge DR over Petite Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.