US Bridges

Stella RD over Lit Elkhorn CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 17 T 49 N R 5 W · Structure no. 17977

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stella RD over Lit Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stella RD over Lit Elkhorn CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStella RD
CrossesLit Elkhorn CR
LocationS 17 T 49 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02122, -91.50553
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stella RD over Lit Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Stella RD over Lit Elkhorn 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stella RD over Lit Elkhorn CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stella RD over Lit Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Stella RD over Lit Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.