US Bridges

Rt V E over Br of Salt Rvr

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 5 T 55 N R 4 W · Structure no. 8872

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Br of Salt Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Br of Salt Rvr in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt V E
CrossesBr of Salt Rvr
LocationS 5 T 55 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates39.58499, -91.37453
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2024)
Projected traffic813 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt V E over Br of Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E over Br of Salt Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V E over Br of Salt Rvr carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Br of Salt Rvr?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Br of Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.