US Bridges

County RD 215 over Mid Fk of Salt Rvr

PoorClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Missouri · S 35 T 55 N R 11 W · Structure no. 22467

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2020
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 215 over Mid Fk of Salt Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 215 over Mid Fk of Salt Rvr in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 215
CrossesMid Fk of Salt Rvr
LocationS 35 T 55 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 357
Coordinates39.51347, -92.10328
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMay 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 215 over Mid Fk of Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 215 over Mid Fk of Salt Rvr 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 May 2020.

How much traffic does County RD 215 over Mid Fk of Salt Rvr carry?

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

How long is County RD 215 over Mid Fk of Salt Rvr?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 215 over Mid Fk of Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.