US Bridges

E Watermill RD over Br of Salt Fk

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 19 T 50 N R 20 W · Structure no. 35338

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Watermill RD over Br of Salt Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Watermill RD over Br of Salt Fk 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Watermill RD
CrossesBr of Salt Fk
LocationS 19 T 50 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates39.10778, -93.13972
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E Watermill RD over Br of Salt Fk built?

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

What condition is E Watermill RD over Br of 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 E Watermill RD over Br of Salt Fk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Watermill RD over Br of Salt Fk?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E Watermill RD over Br of Salt Fk?

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