US Bridges

Rt H E over Salt Fork CR

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 19 T 49 N R 19 W · Structure no. 8436

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Salt Fork CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Salt Fork CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 years old, older 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2044. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesSalt Fork CR
LocationS 19 T 49 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates39.00649, -93.03502
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2024)
Projected traffic445 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 H E over Salt Fork CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Rt H E over Salt Fork CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Salt Fork CR carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Salt Fork CR?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Salt Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.