US Bridges

SE Elk Grove RD over Trib of Willow CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 25 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 19897

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Elk Grove RD over Trib of Willow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Elk Grove RD over Trib of Willow CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE Elk Grove RD
CrossesTrib of Willow CR
LocationS 25 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates39.55341, -93.77721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Elk Grove RD over Trib of Willow CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SE Elk Grove RD over Trib of Willow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SE Elk Grove RD over Trib of Willow CR carry?

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

How long is SE Elk Grove RD over Trib of Willow CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SE Elk Grove RD over Trib of Willow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.