US Bridges

Kite Ave over Salt Fk

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 35 T 51 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18372

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kite Ave over Salt Fk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kite Ave over Salt Fk in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKite Ave
CrossesSalt Fk
LocationS 35 T 51 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates39.16551, -93.17725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Salt Fk built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kite Ave over Salt Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Kite Ave over Salt Fk carry?

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

How long is Kite Ave over Salt Fk?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kite Ave over Salt Fk?

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