County RD 536 over Elk CR
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Missouri · S 25 T 57 N R 20 W · Structure no. 28850
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 536 over Elk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 536 over Elk CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 105 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 536 over Elk CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is County RD 536 over Elk 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 536 over Elk CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 536 over Elk CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 536 over Elk CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.