US Bridges

205th RD over Br of Salt Br

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 29 T 50 N R 20 W · Structure no. 17894

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205th RD over Br of Salt Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 205th RD over Br of Salt Br in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries205th RD
CrossesBr of Salt Br
LocationS 29 T 50 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 166
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.08568, -93.1327
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 205th RD over Br of Salt Br?

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