US Bridges

Rt P E over Salt CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 12 T 49 N R 16 W · Structure no. 7435

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Salt CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P E over Salt CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P E
CrossesSalt CR
LocationS 12 T 49 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.0505, -92.67497
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 P E over Salt CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt P E over Salt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt P E over Salt CR carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Salt CR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Salt CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.