US Bridges

Quince Ave over Pierre Fleche CR

PoorPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 11 T 50 N R 19 W · Structure no. 21828

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quince Ave over Pierre Fleche CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Quince Ave over Pierre Fleche 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 3 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesQuince Ave
CrossesPierre Fleche CR
LocationS 11 T 50 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.12374, -92.96268
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quince Ave over Pierre Fleche CR built?

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

What condition is Quince Ave over Pierre Fleche 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 Quince Ave over Pierre Fleche CR carry?

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

How long is Quince Ave over Pierre Fleche CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Quince Ave over Pierre Fleche CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.