US Bridges

Nutmeg Ave over Buck CR

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Saline County, Missouri · S 24 T 52 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20236

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nutmeg Ave over Buck CR is a concrete culvert carrying Nutmeg Ave over Buck CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNutmeg Ave
CrossesBuck CR
LocationS 24 T 52 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.28088, -93.03635
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nutmeg Ave over Buck CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nutmeg Ave over Buck CR 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 Nutmeg Ave over Buck CR carry?

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

How long is Nutmeg Ave over Buck CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nutmeg Ave over Buck CR?

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