Rt T E over Elkhorn CR
FairChristian County, Missouri · S 10 T 26 N R 19 W · Structure no. 553
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 536
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt T E over Elkhorn CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt T E over Elkhorn CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt T E over Elkhorn CR built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt T E over Elkhorn 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Rt T E over Elkhorn CR carry?
About 536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt T E over Elkhorn CR?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rt T E over Elkhorn CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.