US Bridges

Salem School RD over Salem CR

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 32 T 37 N R 6 E · Structure no. 28956

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem School RD over Salem CR is a concrete culvert carrying Salem School RD over Salem CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem School RD
CrossesSalem CR
LocationS 32 T 37 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.87832, -90.4006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic81 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Salem School RD over Salem CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem School RD over Salem 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Salem School RD over Salem CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salem School RD over Salem CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Salem School RD over Salem CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.