Rt M E over Buck Elk CR
PoorMaries County, Missouri · S 23 T 41 N R 8 W · Structure no. 9082
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 371
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M E over Buck Elk CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over Buck Elk CR in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 371 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt M E over Buck Elk CR built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt M E over Buck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Rt M E over Buck Elk CR carry?
About 371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rt M E over Buck Elk CR?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M E over Buck Elk CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.