US Bridges

Elder RD over Labadie CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 2 T 43 N R 1 E · Structure no. 29502

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elder RD over Labadie CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elder RD over Labadie CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesElder RD
CrossesLabadie CR
LocationS 2 T 43 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.49271, -90.87039
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic720 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Elder RD over Labadie CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elder RD over Labadie 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 2025.

How much traffic does Elder RD over Labadie CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elder RD over Labadie CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elder RD over Labadie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.