US Bridges

260th RD over Pass Br

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 35 T 51 N R 23 W · Structure no. 14818

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th RD over Pass Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 260th RD over Pass Br in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries260th RD
CrossesPass Br
LocationS 35 T 51 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.17154, -93.40027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 260th RD over Pass Br built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 260th RD over Pass Br 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 260th RD over Pass Br carry?

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

How long is 260th RD over Pass Br?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 260th RD over Pass Br?

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