County RD 448 over Salt CR
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Missouri · S 25 T 49 N R 16 W · Structure no. 15950
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 448 over Salt CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 448 over Salt CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County RD 448 over Salt CR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 448 over Salt CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 448 over Salt CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 448 over Salt CR?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 448 over Salt CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.