US Bridges

6003 over Br of Elk CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 21 T 41 N R 30 W · Structure no. 19581

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6003 over Br of Elk CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 6003 over Br of Elk CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries6003
CrossesBr of Elk CR
LocationS 21 T 41 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.34422, -94.23641
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6003 over Br of Elk CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 6003 over Br of Elk 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 6003 over Br of Elk CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 6003 over Br of Elk CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 6003 over Br of Elk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.