US Bridges

Rt Ac S over Pierre Fleche CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 12 T 50 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7155

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ac S over Pierre Fleche CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ac S over Pierre Fleche CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ac S
CrossesPierre Fleche CR
LocationS 12 T 50 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0AC
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13027, -92.95322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2024)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ac S over Pierre Fleche CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt Ac S over Pierre Fleche 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 Ac S over Pierre Fleche CR carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ac S over Pierre Fleche CR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ac S over Pierre Fleche CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.