US Bridges

Kennedy ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 2 T 58 N R 14 W · Structure no. 19273

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy ST
CrossesMid Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 2 T 58 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.85394, -92.42725
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kennedy ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kennedy ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy ST over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.