US Bridges

US 412 E over Elk Chute

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 35 T 19 N R 11 E · Structure no. 11978

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,011
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 E over Elk Chute is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 412 E over Elk Chute in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,011 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,820 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 412 E
CrossesElk Chute
LocationS 35 T 19 N R 11 E
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.23396, -89.84056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,011 (2024)
Projected traffic14,820 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 412 E over Elk Chute built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 412 E over Elk Chute 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 412 E over Elk Chute carry?

About 8,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 412 E over Elk Chute?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 E over Elk Chute?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.