US Bridges

Glazier Trail RD over Lit Elkhorn CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 13 T 49 N R 5 W · Structure no. 18031

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glazier Trail RD over Lit Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glazier Trail RD over Lit Elkhorn CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 117 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGlazier Trail RD
CrossesLit Elkhorn CR
LocationS 13 T 49 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02181, -91.52186
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.
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 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Glazier Trail RD over Lit Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Glazier Trail 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 Glazier Trail RD over Lit Elkhorn CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glazier Trail RD over Lit Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Glazier Trail RD over Lit Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.