US Bridges

Elkstown RD over Petite Saline CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 15 T 46 N R 18 W · Structure no. 26725

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkstown RD over Petite Saline CR is a concrete slab carrying Elkstown RD over Petite Saline CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesElkstown RD
CrossesPetite Saline CR
LocationS 15 T 46 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.75039, -92.87667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Elkstown RD over Petite Saline CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkstown RD over Petite Saline 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Elkstown RD over Petite Saline CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elkstown RD over Petite Saline CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Elkstown RD over Petite Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.