Rt H S over Salt Fork CR
PoorHoward County, Missouri · S 19 T 51 N R 15 W · Structure no. 8952
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 398
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt H S over Salt Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Salt Fork CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt H S over Salt Fork CR built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Rt H S over Salt Fork 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Rt H S over Salt Fork CR carry?
About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt H S over Salt Fork CR?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt H S over Salt Fork CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.