US Bridges

Rt Nn E over Saline CR

PoorPosted for load

Perry County, Missouri · S 3015 T 36 N R 10 E · Structure no. 7415

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Nn E over Saline CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Nn E over Saline CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt Nn E
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 3015 T 36 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0NN
Coordinates37.80483, -90.00376
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Nn E over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt Nn E over Saline CR 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 October 2024.

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

About 364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Nn E over Saline CR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Nn E over Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.