US Bridges

Rowletta RD over Elk CR

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 29 T 47 N R 23 W · Structure no. 33843

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowletta RD over Elk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rowletta RD over Elk CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRowletta RD
CrossesElk CR
LocationS 29 T 47 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates38.83667, -93.46056
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

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 Rowletta RD over Elk CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowletta RD over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rowletta RD over Elk CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rowletta RD over Elk CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rowletta RD over Elk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.