US Bridges

Rt T S over Salt Rvr

Fair

Shelby County, Missouri · S 31 T 57 N R 9 W · Structure no. 8375

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Salt Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T S over Salt Rvr in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesSalt Rvr
LocationS 31 T 57 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates39.69447, -91.94652
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic229 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 T S over Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt T S over Salt Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Salt Rvr carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Salt Rvr?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.