US Bridges

Elm ST over Auglaize CR

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 5 T 34 N R 16 W · Structure no. 34314

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,033
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Auglaize CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elm ST over Auglaize CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 9,033 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,098 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElm ST
CrossesAuglaize CR
LocationS 5 T 34 N R 16 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.6813, -92.65247
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,033 (2023)
Projected traffic13,098 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Elm ST over Auglaize CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST over Auglaize 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Elm ST over Auglaize CR carry?

About 9,033 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Auglaize CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Elm ST over Auglaize CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.