Elm Branch RD over Small CR
GoodPosted for loadPettis County, Missouri · S 6 T 43 N R 22 W · Structure no. 21070
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Branch RD over Small CR is a steel culvert carrying Elm Branch RD over Small CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Branch RD over Small CR built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Branch RD over Small 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Branch RD over Small CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elm Branch RD over Small CR?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Branch RD over Small CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.