US Bridges

Green Hills RD over Lit Elkhorn CR

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 8 T 49 N R 5 W · Structure no. 34438

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Hills RD over Lit Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Hills RD over Lit Elkhorn CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreen Hills RD
CrossesLit Elkhorn CR
LocationS 8 T 49 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 165
Coordinates39.03222, -91.48556
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Green Hills RD over Lit Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Hills RD over Lit 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 Green Hills RD over Lit Elkhorn CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Green Hills RD over Lit Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Green Hills RD over Lit Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.