US Bridges

Rt O S over Salt Fork CR

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 1 T 50 N R 21 W · Structure no. 29848

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Salt Fork CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt O S over Salt Fork CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 286 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2044. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt O S
CrossesSalt Fork CR
LocationS 1 T 50 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates39.14751, -93.16846
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2024)
Projected traffic358 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt O S over Salt Fork CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O S over Salt Fork CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Salt Fork CR carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Salt Fork CR?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Salt Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.