US Bridges

Riverdale RD over Elk Valley CR

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 33 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 33551

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverdale RD over Elk Valley CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverdale RD over Elk Valley CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiverdale RD
CrossesElk Valley CR
LocationS 33 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates36.99205, -93.2317
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2025)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverdale RD over Elk Valley CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverdale 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 Riverdale RD over Elk Valley CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Riverdale RD over Elk Valley CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Riverdale RD over Elk Valley CR?

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