Elm RD over Elm Br
FairChariton County, Missouri · S 35 T 56 N R 17 W · Structure no. 16542
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm RD over Elm Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm RD over Elm Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 115 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm RD over Elm Br built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Elm RD over Elm Br 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Elm RD over Elm Br carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elm RD over Elm Br?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Elm RD over Elm Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.