US Bridges

Rt P E over Buzzard CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 36 T 51 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7137

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Buzzard CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P E over Buzzard CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P E
CrossesBuzzard CR
LocationS 36 T 51 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.14596, -92.94298
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2024)
Projected traffic154 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt P E over Buzzard CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Buzzard 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 Rt P E over Buzzard CR carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Buzzard CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Buzzard CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.