US Bridges

205th RD over Br of Salt Fk

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 30 T 50 N R 20 W · Structure no. 17888

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205th RD over Br of Salt Fk is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying 205th RD over Br of Salt Fk in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries205th RD
CrossesBr of Salt Fk
LocationS 30 T 50 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 166
Coordinates39.08574, -93.14839
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 205th RD over Br of Salt Fk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 205th 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 205th RD over Br of Salt Fk carry?

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

How long is 205th RD over Br of Salt Fk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 205th RD over Br of Salt Fk?

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