US Bridges

Bellair RD over Br of Saline CR

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 10 T 47 N R 18 W · Structure no. 30499

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellair RD over Br of Saline CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellair RD over Br of Saline CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBellair RD
CrossesBr of Saline CR
LocationS 10 T 47 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.85049, -92.8867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellair RD over Br of Saline CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellair RD over Br of Saline 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bellair RD over Br of Saline CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bellair RD over Br of Saline CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bellair RD over Br of Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.