US Bridges

205th RD over Salt Fork

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 30 T 50 N R 20 W · Structure no. 35159

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205th RD over Salt Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 205th RD over Salt Fork in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries205th RD
CrossesSalt Fork
LocationS 30 T 50 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 166
Coordinates39.08588, -93.14251
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 205th RD over Salt Fork built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 205th RD over Salt Fork 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 205th RD over Salt Fork carry?

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

How long is 205th RD over Salt Fork?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 205th RD over Salt Fork?

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