US Bridges

Rt Kk S over Salem CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 29 T 66 N R 37 W · Structure no. 7824

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk S over Salem CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Kk S over Salem CR in Nodaway 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 5 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk S
CrossesSalem CR
LocationS 29 T 66 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.49593, -95.12591
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2024)
Projected traffic114 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Kk S over Salem CR built?

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

What condition is Rt Kk S over Salem 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Kk S over Salem CR carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk S over Salem CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk S over Salem CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.