260th RD over Buzzard Br
FairPosted for loadSaline County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 19 W · Structure no. 21254
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
260th RD over Buzzard Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 260th RD over Buzzard Br in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 260th RD over Buzzard Br built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is 260th RD over Buzzard Br 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 260th RD over Buzzard Br carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 260th RD over Buzzard Br?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 260th RD over Buzzard Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.