US Bridges

Rt Mm S over Ellis CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 7 T 59 N R 27 W · Structure no. 8307

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Mm S over Ellis CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Mm S over Ellis CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Mm S
CrossesEllis CR
LocationS 7 T 59 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0MM
Coordinates39.94544, -93.9781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2024)
Projected traffic355 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Mm S over Ellis CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Mm S over Ellis 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Mm S over Ellis CR carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Mm S over Ellis CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Mm S over Ellis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.