US Bridges

Elliot RD over Br Waldon CR

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 8 T 65 N R 24 W · Structure no. 31503

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot RD over Br Waldon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliot RD over Br Waldon CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElliot RD
CrossesBr Waldon CR
LocationS 8 T 65 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.44592, -93.63069
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliot RD over Br Waldon CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliot RD over Br Waldon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elliot RD over Br Waldon CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elliot RD over Br Waldon CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Elliot RD over Br Waldon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.