Rt E S over Salt Fork CR
PoorPosted for loadSaline County, Missouri · S 2 T 49 N R 20 W · Structure no. 8438
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 317 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 273
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt E S over Salt Fork CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E S over Salt Fork CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2044. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt E S over Salt Fork CR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt E S over Salt Fork 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 Rt E S over Salt Fork CR carry?
About 273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rt E S over Salt Fork CR?
The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt E S over Salt Fork CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.