US Bridges

Kite Ave over E Low CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 25 T 51 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18362

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kite Ave over E Low CR is a concrete culvert carrying Kite Ave over E Low CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKite Ave
CrossesE Low CR
LocationS 25 T 51 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.17786, -93.16828
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Kite Ave over E Low CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kite Ave over E Low CR 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 Kite Ave over E Low CR carry?

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

How long is Kite Ave over E Low CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kite Ave over E Low CR?

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