US Bridges

County RD 840 over S Fk Saline CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 858 T 36 N R 9 E · Structure no. 14758

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 840 over S Fk Saline CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 840 over S Fk Saline CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty RD 840
CrossesS Fk Saline CR
LocationS 858 T 36 N R 9 E
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates37.80072, -89.99772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County RD 840 over S Fk Saline CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County RD 840 over S Fk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 840 over S Fk Saline CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 840 over S Fk Saline CR?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 840 over S Fk Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.