US Bridges

Oleander Ave over Blackwater Rvr

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 31 T 49 N R 19 W · Structure no. 29829

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oleander Ave over Blackwater Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oleander Ave over Blackwater Rvr in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOleander Ave
CrossesBlackwater Rvr
LocationS 31 T 49 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 369
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.98147, -93.03792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Oleander Ave over Blackwater Rvr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oleander Ave over Blackwater Rvr 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 Oleander Ave over Blackwater Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Oleander Ave over Blackwater Rvr?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oleander Ave over Blackwater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.