US Bridges

Harmony Ave over Blackwater Rvr

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 13 T 48 N R 22 W · Structure no. 30398

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Ave over Blackwater Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmony 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHarmony Ave
CrossesBlackwater Rvr
LocationS 13 T 48 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 408
Coordinates38.94493, -93.2737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Harmony Ave over Blackwater Rvr built?

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

What condition is Harmony Ave over Blackwater Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harmony Ave over Blackwater Rvr carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harmony Ave over Blackwater Rvr?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony Ave over Blackwater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.