US Bridges

US 36 E over North Fk Salt Rvr

Good

Shelby County, Missouri · S 9 T 56 N R 9 W · Structure no. 32038

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
449 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,911
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over North Fk Salt Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over North Fk Salt Rvr in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,431 by 2044. The structure is 449 ft (136.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesNorth Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 9 T 56 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.66832, -91.90306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length449 ft (136.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2024)
Projected traffic7,431 by 2044
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 E over North Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 E over North Fk Salt Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 E over North Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over North Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 449 ft (136.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over North Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.