US Bridges

Saline Valley DR over Saline CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 7 T 41 N R 14 W · Structure no. 33402

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saline Valley DR over Saline CR is a concrete slab carrying Saline Valley DR over Saline CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSaline Valley DR
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 7 T 41 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.31967, -92.51375
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Saline Valley DR over Saline CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saline Valley DR 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 DR over Saline CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saline Valley DR over Saline CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Saline Valley DR over Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.