Three Groves RD over Salt Fork CR
FairLafayette County, Missouri · S 5 T 50 N R 24 W · Structure no. 20006
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Three Groves RD over Salt Fork CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Three Groves RD over Salt Fork CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Three Groves RD over Salt Fork CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Three Groves RD over Salt Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Three Groves RD over Salt Fork CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Three Groves RD over Salt Fork CR?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Three Groves RD over Salt Fork CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.