US Bridges

Bender RD over Trib of Saline CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 33 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 12628

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bender RD over Trib of Saline CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bender RD over Trib of Saline CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBender RD
CrossesTrib of Saline CR
LocationS 33 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.44339, -90.38506
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bender RD over Trib of Saline CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bender RD over Trib of Saline 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bender RD over Trib of Saline CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bender RD over Trib of Saline CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bender RD over Trib of Saline CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.