US Bridges

Rt T E over Saline CR

Good

Perry County, Missouri · S 856 T 35 N R 10 E · Structure no. 33957

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,073
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Saline CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt T E over Saline CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,073 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,902 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 856 T 35 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates37.73705, -89.92803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,073 (2024)
Projected traffic2,902 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt T E over Saline CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Saline CR carry?

About 2,073 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Saline CR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.