US Bridges

Salt Fork RD over Salt Fork CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 2 T 50 N R 24 W · Structure no. 20830

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Fork RD over Salt Fork CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Salt Fork RD over Salt Fork CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSalt Fork RD
CrossesSalt Fork CR
LocationS 2 T 50 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 276
Coordinates39.14705, -93.50455
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Salt Fork RD over Salt Fork CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Salt Fork 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 Salt Fork RD over Salt Fork CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salt Fork RD over Salt Fork CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Fork RD over Salt Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.