US Bridges

Lemon Trl over Br of Heaths CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 20 W · Structure no. 22899

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon Trl over Br of Heaths CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lemon Trl over Br of Heaths CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLemon Trl
CrossesBr of Heaths CR
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.94986, -93.14156
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lemon Trl over Br of Heaths CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemon Trl over Br of Heaths 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 Lemon Trl over Br of Heaths CR carry?

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

How long is Lemon Trl over Br of Heaths CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon Trl over Br of Heaths CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.