US Bridges

Saddle Soap Hill T over Br of W Fk Grand R

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 33 T 64 N R 32 W · Structure no. 13280

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Soap Hill T over Br of W Fk Grand R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saddle Soap Hill T over Br of W Fk Grand R in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSaddle Soap Hill T
CrossesBr of W Fk Grand R
LocationS 33 T 64 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates40.30207, -94.51141
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddle Soap Hill T over Br of W Fk Grand R built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddle Soap Hill T over Br of W Fk Grand R 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Saddle Soap Hill T over Br of W Fk Grand R carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saddle Soap Hill T over Br of W Fk Grand R?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Soap Hill T over Br of W Fk Grand R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.