Elk RD over Nelson CR
PoorPosted for loadLaclede County, Missouri · S 25 T 34 N R 13 W · Structure no. 19621
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk RD over Nelson CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Elk RD over Nelson CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk RD over Nelson CR built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk RD over Nelson CR 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Elk RD over Nelson CR carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elk RD over Nelson CR?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elk RD over Nelson CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.