US Bridges

Rt J S over Salles Br

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 34 T 48 N R 6 W · Structure no. 7865

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Salles Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J S over Salles Br in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesSalles Br
LocationS 34 T 48 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.88736, -91.57166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic183 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt J S over Salles Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Salles Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Salles Br carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Salles Br?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Salles Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.