US Bridges

295th Trl over Fish CR

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 18 T 51 N R 18 W · Structure no. 20818

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th Trl over Fish CR is a steel truss - thru carrying 295th Trl over Fish CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries295th Trl
CrossesFish CR
LocationS 18 T 51 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.20366, -92.92388
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 295th Trl over Fish CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th Trl over Fish 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 295th Trl over Fish CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 295th Trl over Fish CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 295th Trl over Fish CR?

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