US Bridges

Kite Ave over UP RR

PoorPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 35 T 51 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18375

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kite Ave over UP RR is a concrete channel beam carrying Kite Ave over UP RR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKite Ave
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 35 T 51 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.15767, -93.17875
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$871,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kite Ave over UP RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kite Ave over UP RR 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 Kite Ave over UP RR carry?

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

How long is Kite Ave over UP RR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kite Ave over UP RR?

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