US Bridges

Mo 151 S over Br Salt Rvr

Fair

Shelby County, Missouri · S 10 T 58 N R 12 W · Structure no. 9610

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 151 S over Br Salt Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 151 S over Br Salt Rvr in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMo 151 S
CrossesBr Salt Rvr
LocationS 10 T 58 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates39.84686, -92.22581
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mo 151 S over Br Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 151 S over Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 151 S over Br Salt Rvr carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Mo 151 S over Br Salt Rvr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 151 S over Br Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.