US Bridges

Canadian RD over Elk Crk

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 11 T 56 N R 20 W · Structure no. 29588

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canadian RD over Elk Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canadian RD over Elk Crk in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCanadian RD
CrossesElk Crk
LocationS 11 T 56 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates39.69013, -93.10793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Canadian RD over Elk Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canadian RD over Elk Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Canadian RD over Elk Crk carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Canadian RD over Elk Crk?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Canadian RD over Elk Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.