US Bridges

Elk Springs RD over Elk Rvr

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 1 T 21 N R 33 W · Structure no. 22033

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Springs RD over Elk Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elk Springs RD over Elk Rvr in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesElk Springs RD
CrossesElk Rvr
LocationS 1 T 21 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 337
Coordinates36.58492, -94.45469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Springs RD over Elk Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Springs RD 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 Elk Springs RD over Elk Rvr carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elk Springs RD over Elk Rvr?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Springs RD over Elk Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.