US Bridges

190th ST over Elm CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 4 T 65 N R 21 W · Structure no. 24042

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST over Elm CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190th ST over Elm CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries190th ST
CrossesElm CR
LocationS 4 T 65 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 452
Coordinates40.45748, -93.2535
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating92.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 190th ST over Elm CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th ST over Elm 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 190th ST over Elm CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 190th ST over Elm CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST over Elm CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.