US Bridges

315th ST over Big Elkhorn CR

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 13 T 63 N R 37 W · Structure no. 33221

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

315th ST over Big Elkhorn CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 315th ST over Big Elkhorn CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries315th ST
CrossesBig Elkhorn CR
LocationS 13 T 63 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 802
Coordinates40.26767, -95.01289
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
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 315th ST over Big Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 315th ST over Big 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 315th ST over Big Elkhorn CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 315th ST over Big Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 315th ST over Big Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.