US Bridges

Adair Ave over Elm Br

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 1 T 50 N R 24 W · Structure no. 37315

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adair Ave over Elm Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adair Ave over Elm Br in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAdair Ave
CrossesElm Br
LocationS 1 T 50 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 282
Coordinates39.15061, -93.48551
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adair Ave over Elm Br built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adair Ave over Elm Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Adair Ave over Elm Br carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Adair Ave over Elm Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Adair Ave over Elm Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.