US Bridges

Elm Branch RD over Elm Branch

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 7 T 43 N R 23 W · Structure no. 36277

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Branch RD over Elm Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Branch RD over Elm Branch in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElm Branch RD
CrossesElm Branch
LocationS 7 T 43 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 294
Coordinates38.52669, -93.50294
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic51 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 Elm Branch RD over Elm Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Branch RD over Elm Branch 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 Elm Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm Branch RD over Elm Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Branch RD over Elm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.