US Bridges

Demoss RD 006 over Ely CR

Good

Ralls County, Missouri · S 28 T 56 N R 7 W · Structure no. 12305

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Demoss RD 006 over Ely CR is a concrete culvert carrying Demoss RD 006 over Ely CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDemoss RD 006
CrossesEly CR
LocationS 28 T 56 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates39.61969, -91.68778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Demoss RD 006 over Ely CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Demoss RD 006 over Ely 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Demoss RD 006 over Ely CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Demoss RD 006 over Ely CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Demoss RD 006 over Ely CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.