US Bridges

Full Bright RD over Elk CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 15 T 56 N R 20 W · Structure no. 12695

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Full Bright RD over Elk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Full Bright RD over Elk CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 105 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFull Bright RD
CrossesElk CR
LocationS 15 T 56 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates39.66065, -93.12677
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 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 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 Full Bright RD over Elk CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Full Bright RD over Elk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Full Bright RD over Elk CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Full Bright RD over Elk CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Full Bright RD over Elk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.