US Bridges

Cherokee RD over Elkhorn CR

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 9 T 49 N R 5 W · Structure no. 28632

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee RD over Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee RD over Elkhorn CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCherokee RD
CrossesElkhorn CR
LocationS 9 T 49 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 159
Coordinates39.02844, -91.47486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 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 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 Cherokee RD over Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee RD over Elkhorn CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Cherokee RD over Elkhorn CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee RD over Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee RD over Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.