US Bridges

Or 412 E over Elk Chute

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 2 T 18 N R 11 E · Structure no. 4751

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 412 E over Elk Chute is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 412 E over Elk Chute in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 101 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 412 E
CrossesElk Chute
LocationS 2 T 18 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 412
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.23374, -89.84117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2024)
Projected traffic327 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Or 412 E over Elk Chute built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

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

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

About 218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Or 412 E over Elk Chute?

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

Who owns Or 412 E over Elk Chute?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.