US Bridges

12004 over Elk Fork CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 34 T 42 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16791

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12004 over Elk Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12004 over Elk Fork CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 105 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries12004
CrossesElk Fork CR
LocationS 34 T 42 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.39191, -94.21664
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12004 over Elk Fork CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 12004 over Elk Fork 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 12004 over Elk Fork CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 12004 over Elk Fork CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 12004 over Elk Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.