US Bridges

250th RD over Br of Salt Fk

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 3 T 50 N R 22 W · Structure no. 14220

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th RD over Br of Salt Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250th RD over Br of Salt Fk in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries250th RD
CrossesBr of Salt Fk
LocationS 3 T 50 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates39.15505, -93.31456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 250th RD over Br of Salt Fk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is 250th RD over Br of Salt Fk 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 2024.

How much traffic does 250th RD over Br of Salt Fk carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 250th RD over Br of Salt Fk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 250th RD over Br of Salt Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.