US Bridges

165th Trl over Wes Fk

Poor

Saline County, Missouri · S 17 T 49 N R 21 W · Structure no. 30928

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

165th Trl over Wes Fk is a concrete continuous slab carrying 165th Trl over Wes Fk 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries165th Trl
CrossesWes Fk
LocationS 17 T 49 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02444, -93.2435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 165th Trl over Wes Fk built?

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

What condition is 165th Trl over Wes Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 165th Trl over Wes Fk carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 165th Trl over Wes Fk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 165th Trl over Wes Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.