US Bridges

Catron RD over Salt Fork CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 24 W · Structure no. 34548

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catron RD over Salt Fork CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Catron RD over Salt Fork CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCatron RD
CrossesSalt Fork CR
LocationS 34 T 51 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 279
Coordinates39.16639, -93.52194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catron RD over Salt Fork CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

About 42 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Catron RD over Salt Fork CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Catron RD over Salt Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.