US Bridges

Clover RD over Salt Pond CR

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Missouri · S 14 T 49 N R 23 W · Structure no. 23825

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clover RD over Salt Pond CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clover RD over Salt Pond CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClover RD
CrossesSalt Pond CR
LocationS 14 T 49 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 435
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.04069, -93.39902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clover RD over Salt Pond CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Clover RD over Salt Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clover RD over Salt Pond CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clover RD over Salt Pond CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clover RD over Salt Pond CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.