US Bridges

Mo 20 E over Fk of Salt Br

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 29 T 50 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2216

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 20 E over Fk of Salt Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 20 E over Fk of Salt Br in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 645 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 20 E
CrossesFk of Salt Br
LocationS 29 T 50 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 20
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09772, -93.34457
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2024)
Projected traffic839 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 20 E over Fk of Salt Br built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 20 E over Fk of Salt 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 20 E over Fk of Salt Br carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 20 E over Fk of Salt Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mo 20 E over Fk of Salt Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.