US Bridges

SE Elk Grove RD over Willow CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 35 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 28975

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Elk Grove RD over Willow CR is a steel culvert carrying SE Elk Grove RD over Willow CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSE Elk Grove RD
CrossesWillow CR
LocationS 35 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates39.53316, -93.77768
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SE Elk Grove RD over Willow CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Elk Grove RD over 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 Willow CR carry?

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

How long is SE Elk Grove RD over Willow CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SE Elk Grove RD over Willow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.