US Bridges

Old Tuscumbia RD over Saline CR

PoorPosted for load

Miller County, Missouri · S 10 T 41 N R 15 W · Structure no. 16011

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tuscumbia RD over Saline CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Tuscumbia RD over Saline CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Tuscumbia RD
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 10 T 41 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.31881, -92.56233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Tuscumbia RD over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tuscumbia RD over Saline CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Tuscumbia RD over Saline CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Tuscumbia RD over Saline CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tuscumbia RD over Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.