US Bridges

County RD 854 over S Saline CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 35 T 35 N R 9 E · Structure no. 15199

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 854 over S Saline CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 854 over S Saline CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 854
CrossesS Saline CR
LocationS 35 T 35 N R 9 E
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.6923, -90.0071
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 854 over S Saline CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is County RD 854 over S 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 854 over S Saline CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 854 over S Saline CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 854 over S Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.