US Bridges

Rt T E over Saline CR

PoorPosted for load

Perry County, Missouri · S 36 T 35 N R 9 E · Structure no. 8828

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,248
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Saline CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T E over Saline CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3 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 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 36 T 35 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates37.68793, -89.98366
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,248 (2024)
Projected traffic1,747 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt T E over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T 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 T E over Saline CR carry?

About 1,248 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Saline CR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.