US Bridges

Rt E S over Elm Br

Poor

Henry County, Missouri · S 13 T 43 N R 24 W · Structure no. 29190

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Elm Br is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt E S over Elm Br in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRt E S
CrossesElm Br
LocationS 13 T 43 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates38.50891, -93.52119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$716,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E S over Elm Br built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Elm Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Elm Br carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Elm Br?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Elm Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.