US Bridges

Elmwood Church RD over Br of Pierce CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 31 T 41 N R 2 E · Structure no. 21121

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Church RD over Br of Pierce CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmwood Church RD over Br of Pierce CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElmwood Church RD
CrossesBr of Pierce CR
LocationS 31 T 41 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 290
Coordinates38.24168, -90.84483
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elmwood Church RD over Br of Pierce CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood Church RD over Br of Pierce 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 Elmwood Church RD over Br of Pierce CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood Church RD over Br of Pierce CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Church RD over Br of Pierce CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.