US Bridges

Sunbeam RD over Elkhorn CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 14 T 48 N R 5 W · Structure no. 34439

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunbeam RD over Elkhorn CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Sunbeam RD over Elkhorn CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSunbeam RD
CrossesElkhorn CR
LocationS 14 T 48 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.92556, -91.44667
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic313 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 Sunbeam RD over Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunbeam RD over 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 Sunbeam RD over Elkhorn CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sunbeam RD over Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sunbeam RD over Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.