US Bridges

Elk CR DR over Elk CR

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 13 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 23856

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk CR DR over Elk CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elk CR DR over Elk CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesElk CR DR
CrossesElk CR
LocationS 13 T 29 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 437
Coordinates37.1885, -91.997
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Elk CR DR over Elk CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Elk CR DR over Elk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Elk CR DR over Elk CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elk CR DR over Elk CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elk CR DR over Elk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.