US Bridges

Burkle Lane over Saline CR

GoodPosted for load

Miller County, Missouri · S 11 T 41 N R 15 W · Structure no. 35430

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkle Lane over Saline CR is a steel arch - deck carrying Burkle Lane over Saline CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkle Lane
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 11 T 41 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.32664, -92.54864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic17 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burkle Lane over Saline CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkle Lane over Saline CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Burkle Lane over Saline CR carry?

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

How long is Burkle Lane over Saline CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Burkle Lane over Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.