US Bridges

Copps Chapel RD over Trib of Saline CR

FairPosted for load

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 25 T 48 N R 15 W · Structure no. 12182

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copps Chapel RD over Trib of Saline CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copps Chapel RD over Trib of Saline CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCopps Chapel RD
CrossesTrib of Saline CR
LocationS 25 T 48 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMoniteau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.88836, -92.51042
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copps Chapel RD over Trib of Saline CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copps Chapel RD over Trib of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Copps Chapel RD over Trib of Saline CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Copps Chapel RD over Trib of Saline CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Copps Chapel RD over Trib of Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.