US Bridges

Harvest Ave over Salt Fk

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 30 T 51 N R 21 W · Structure no. 32546

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvest Ave over Salt Fk is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Harvest Ave over Salt Fk in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarvest Ave
CrossesSalt Fk
LocationS 30 T 51 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates39.18149, -93.25749
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvest Ave over Salt Fk built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvest Ave over Salt Fk 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 Harvest Ave over Salt Fk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harvest Ave over Salt Fk?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Harvest Ave over Salt Fk?

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