US Bridges

Mo 41 S over Salt Br CR

Poor

Saline County, Missouri · S 15 T 50 N R 20 W · Structure no. 5227

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,316
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 41 S over Salt Br CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 41 S over Salt Br CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,645 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 41 S
CrossesSalt Br CR
LocationS 15 T 50 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 41
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.11625, -93.09783
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2024)
Projected traffic1,645 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 41 S over Salt Br CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 41 S over Salt Br CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 41 S over Salt Br CR carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 41 S over Salt Br CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 41 S over Salt Br CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.