County RD 857 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr
PoorClosed to trafficMonroe County, Missouri · S 29 T 54 N R 10 W · Structure no. 19066
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 857 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 857 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 857 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 857 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does County RD 857 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 857 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 857 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.