US Bridges

Rt D S over Br of Salem CR

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 1 T 36 N R 5 E · Structure no. 9070

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Br of Salem CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D S over Br of Salem CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 3,717 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,204 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D S
CrossesBr of Salem CR
LocationS 1 T 36 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0D
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.8549, -90.42304
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,717 (2024)
Projected traffic5,204 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over Br of Salem CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Br of Salem CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Br of Salem CR carry?

About 3,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Br of Salem CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Br of Salem CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.