15004 over Elk Fk CR
FairBates County, Missouri · S 18 T 42 N R 29 W · Structure no. 15926
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
15004 over Elk Fk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15004 over Elk Fk CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15004 over Elk Fk CR built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15004 over Elk Fk CR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 15004 over Elk Fk CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 15004 over Elk Fk CR?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 15004 over Elk Fk CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.