US Bridges

Selmore RD over Elk Valley CR

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 3 T 26 N R 21 W · Structure no. 22260

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selmore RD over Elk Valley CR is a concrete culvert carrying Selmore RD over Elk Valley CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSelmore RD
CrossesElk Valley CR
LocationS 3 T 26 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.98624, -93.22489
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2025)
Projected traffic500 by 2045
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 byOther Local 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 Selmore RD over Elk Valley CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selmore RD over Elk Valley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Selmore RD over Elk Valley CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Selmore RD over Elk Valley CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Selmore RD over Elk Valley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.