187th RD over Salt Pond CR
PoorSaline County, Missouri · S 2 T 49 N R 23 W · Structure no. 16056
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
187th RD over Salt Pond CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 187th RD over Salt Pond CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 187th RD over Salt Pond CR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is 187th RD over Salt Pond CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does 187th RD over Salt Pond CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 187th RD over Salt Pond CR?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 187th RD over Salt Pond CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.