US Bridges

Elk Valley RD over Elk Valley CR

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 2 T 28 N R 20 W · Structure no. 23976

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Valley RD over Elk Valley CR is a concrete slab carrying Elk Valley RD over Elk Valley CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesElk Valley RD
CrossesElk Valley CR
LocationS 2 T 28 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 448
Coordinates36.98891, -93.20287
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 protection5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2025)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Elk Valley RD over Elk Valley CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Valley RD over Elk Valley 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 January 2025.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elk Valley RD over Elk Valley CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Valley RD over Elk Valley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.