US Bridges

County RD 816 over Saline CR

Good

Perry County, Missouri · S 2187 T 36 N R 10 E · Structure no. 14915

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 816 over Saline CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 816 over Saline CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 816
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 2187 T 36 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates37.77406, -89.95949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 816 over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is County RD 816 over Saline CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 816 over Saline CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 816 over Saline CR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 816 over Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.