US Bridges

28234 over Elf Fk

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 26 T 42 N R 30 W · Structure no. 37404

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28234 over Elf Fk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 28234 over Elf Fk in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries28234
CrossesElf Fk
LocationS 26 T 42 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates38.40815, -94.19802
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 28234 over Elf Fk built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28234 over Elf Fk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 28234 over Elf Fk carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28234 over Elf Fk?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 28234 over Elf Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.