US Bridges

Bailey Bridge RD over Salt Rvr

Good

Ralls County, Missouri · S 12 T 55 N R 4 W · Structure no. 28585

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Bridge RD over Salt Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Bridge RD over Salt Rvr in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesBailey Bridge RD
CrossesSalt Rvr
LocationS 12 T 55 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates39.5644, -91.30408
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Bridge RD over Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Bridge RD over Salt Rvr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bailey Bridge RD over Salt Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Bridge RD over Salt Rvr?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Bridge RD over Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.