Empire RD over Elkhorn CR
GoodNodaway County, Missouri · S 11 T 62 N R 37 W · Structure no. 15187
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Empire RD over Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Empire RD over Elkhorn CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Empire RD over Elkhorn CR built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Empire 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 2025.
How much traffic does Empire RD over Elkhorn CR carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Empire RD over Elkhorn CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Empire RD over Elkhorn CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.