US Bridges

280th RD over Fish CR

PoorPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 19 T 51 N R 18 W · Structure no. 20879

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280th RD over Fish CR is a steel truss - thru carrying 280th RD 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries280th RD
CrossesFish CR
LocationS 19 T 51 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 278
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.18895, -92.92055
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 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$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 280th RD over Fish CR built?

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

What condition is 280th RD over Fish 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 280th RD over Fish CR carry?

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

How long is 280th RD over Fish CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 280th RD over Fish CR?

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