US Bridges

County RD 1073 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr

Fair

Monroe County, Missouri · S 27 T 54 N R 12 W · Structure no. 20803

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1073 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1073 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1073
CrossesElk Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 27 T 54 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyMonroe County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.44286, -92.23603
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1073 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1073 over Elk Fk Salt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1073 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1073 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1073 over Elk Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.