US Bridges

9004 over Elk Fk CR

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 22 T 41 N R 30 W · Structure no. 30757

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9004 over Elk Fk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9004 over Elk Fk CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries9004
CrossesElk Fk CR
LocationS 22 T 41 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates38.34843, -94.2267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 9004 over Elk Fk CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9004 over Elk Fk CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 9004 over Elk Fk CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 9004 over Elk Fk CR?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 9004 over Elk Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.