US Bridges

County RD 854 over Trib of S Saline C

PoorPosted for load

Perry County, Missouri · S 35 T 35 N R 9 E · Structure no. 15210

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 854 over Trib of S Saline C is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 854 over Trib of S Saline C in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 120 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 854
CrossesTrib of S Saline C
LocationS 35 T 35 N R 9 E
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates37.68925, -90.00506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 854 over Trib of S Saline C built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 854 over Trib of S Saline C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 854 over Trib of S Saline C carry?

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

How long is County RD 854 over Trib of S Saline C?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 854 over Trib of S Saline C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.