Cave Hollow RD over Elk Valley CR
FairChristian County, Missouri · S 33 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 31275
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cave Hollow RD over Elk Valley CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cave Hollow RD over Elk Valley CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cave Hollow RD over Elk Valley CR built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cave Hollow 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 Cave Hollow RD over Elk Valley CR carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cave Hollow RD over Elk Valley CR?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cave Hollow RD over Elk Valley CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.