US Bridges

Rt H S over Elm CR

Good

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 22 T 65 N R 16 W · Structure no. 7501

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Elm CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Elm CR in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 74 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesElm CR
LocationS 22 T 65 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates40.4282, -92.67031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2024)
Projected traffic124 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt H S over Elm CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt H S 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Elm CR carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Elm CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Elm CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.