NE 13274 over Elk Fk
PoorPosted for loadBates County, Missouri · S 26 T 42 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16606
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 13274 over Elk Fk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NE 13274 over Elk Fk in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 120 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 3 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 13274 over Elk Fk built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is NE 13274 over Elk Fk 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NE 13274 over Elk Fk carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE 13274 over Elk Fk?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns NE 13274 over Elk Fk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.