Bu 71 S over Elk Rvr
FairMcDonald County, Missouri · S 34 T 22 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1160
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 522 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,427
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 71 S over Elk Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 71 S over Elk Rvr in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 3,427 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,197 by 2044. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 71 S over Elk Rvr built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bu 71 S over Elk Rvr 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bu 71 S over Elk Rvr carry?
About 3,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bu 71 S over Elk Rvr?
The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 71 S over Elk Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.