US Bridges

Mo 127 S over Salt Pond CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 23 W · Structure no. 33135

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 127 S over Salt Pond CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 127 S over Salt Pond CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 127 S
CrossesSalt Pond CR
LocationS 26 T 49 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 127
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00188, -93.41374
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2024)
Projected traffic599 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Mo 127 S over Salt Pond CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 127 S over Salt Pond CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 127 S over Salt Pond CR carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 127 S over Salt Pond CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 127 S over Salt Pond CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.