US Bridges

Rt Uu S over Elam CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 27 T 58 N R 16 W · Structure no. 6909

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Uu S over Elam CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Uu S over Elam CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Uu S
CrossesElam CR
LocationS 27 T 58 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0UU
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.81003, -92.67181
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2024)
Projected traffic203 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Uu S over Elam CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Uu S over Elam 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Uu S over Elam CR carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt Uu S over Elam CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Uu S over Elam CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.