Rt Hh E over Elm Spring Br
FairNewton County, Missouri · S 6 T 24 N R 31 W · Structure no. 9458
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,124
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Hh E over Elm Spring Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Hh E over Elm Spring Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 87 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 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Hh E over Elm Spring Br built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Rt Hh E over Elm Spring Br 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Elm Spring Br carry?
About 1,124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Rt Hh E over Elm Spring Br?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Hh E over Elm Spring Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.