Horizon Trl over Buck Br
PoorPosted for loadSaline County, Missouri · S 32 T 49 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23131
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horizon Trl over Buck Br is a steel truss - thru carrying Horizon Trl over Buck Br in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 4 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Horizon Trl over Buck Br built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horizon Trl over Buck Br 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 Horizon Trl over Buck Br carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Horizon Trl over Buck Br?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Horizon Trl over Buck Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.