US Bridges

Saline Valley RD over Saline CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 15 T 41 N R 14 W · Structure no. 16454

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saline Valley RD over Saline CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Saline Valley RD over Saline CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSaline Valley RD
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 15 T 41 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates38.30236, -92.46725
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Saline Valley RD over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Saline Valley RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Saline Valley RD over Saline CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saline Valley RD over Saline CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Saline Valley RD over Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.