US Bridges

Gouldman RD over Elkhorn CR

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 9 T 49 N R 5 W · Structure no. 31485

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gouldman RD over Elkhorn CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gouldman RD over Elkhorn CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGouldman RD
CrossesElkhorn CR
LocationS 9 T 49 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates39.03442, -91.46711
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic56 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 Gouldman RD over Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gouldman 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 Gouldman RD over Elkhorn CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gouldman RD over Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gouldman RD over Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.