Nova Ave over Buck CR
PoorPosted for loadSaline County, Missouri · S 25 T 52 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20360
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nova Ave over Buck CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nova Ave over Buck CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 77 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 39 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nova Ave over Buck CR built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Nova Ave over Buck CR 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 Nova Ave over Buck CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nova Ave over Buck CR?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Nova Ave over Buck CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.