US Bridges

Mo 291 S over Elm CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 28 T 45 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5244

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,536
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 S over Elm CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 291 S over Elm CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 6 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 7,536 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,188 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 291 S
CrossesElm CR
LocationS 28 T 45 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 291
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.68176, -94.36508
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,536 (2024)
Projected traffic13,188 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 291 S over Elm CR built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 291 S over Elm 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 291 S over Elm CR carry?

About 7,536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 S over Elm CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 S over Elm CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.