Rt a E over Ely Creek
FairRalls County, Missouri · S 5 T 55 N R 6 W · Structure no. 7056
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 585
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt a E over Ely Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Ely Creek in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 64 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt a E over Ely Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Rt a E over Ely Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt a E over Ely Creek carry?
About 585 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt a E over Ely Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt a E over Ely Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.