US Bridges

250th RD over Fish CR

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 36 T 51 N R 19 W · Structure no. 20980

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th RD over Fish CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 250th RD over Fish CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 125 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries250th RD
CrossesFish CR
LocationS 36 T 51 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 283
Coordinates39.14511, -92.93142
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.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th RD over Fish CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 250th RD 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 250th RD over Fish CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 250th RD over Fish CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 250th RD over Fish CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.