US Bridges

County RD 711 over Buck Elk CR

Good

Osage County, Missouri · S 10 T 41 N R 8 W · Structure no. 30884

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 711 over Buck Elk CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 711 over Buck Elk CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty RD 711
CrossesBuck Elk CR
LocationS 10 T 41 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates38.31387, -91.80248
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 711 over Buck Elk CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 711 over Buck Elk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 711 over Buck Elk CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 711 over Buck Elk CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 711 over Buck Elk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.