Fern Ave over Branch CR
FairPosted for loadSaline County, Missouri · S 21 T 50 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23618
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fern Ave over Branch CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fern Ave over Branch CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Fern Ave over Branch CR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Fern Ave over Branch 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 Fern Ave over Branch CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fern Ave over Branch CR?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fern Ave over Branch CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.