US Bridges

Mo 164 E over Elk Chute Ditch

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 17 N R 9 E · Structure no. 32235

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 164 E over Elk Chute Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 164 E over Elk Chute Ditch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,824 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMo 164 E
CrossesElk Chute Ditch
LocationS 23 T 17 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates36.08907, -90.04595
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,765 (2024)
Projected traffic2,824 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Mo 164 E over Elk Chute Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 164 E over Elk Chute Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 164 E over Elk Chute Ditch carry?

About 1,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 164 E over Elk Chute Ditch?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 164 E over Elk Chute Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.