US Bridges

County RD #208 over Saline CR

Fair

Madison County, Missouri · S 14 T 33 N R 7 E · Structure no. 13092

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD #208 over Saline CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD #208 over Saline CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty RD #208
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 14 T 33 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates37.55926, -90.2598
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

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 County RD #208 over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD #208 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD #208 over Saline CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD #208 over Saline CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD #208 over Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.