US Bridges

Rt H E over Br Elk CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 24 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 9020

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Br Elk CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Br Elk CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesBr Elk CR
LocationS 24 T 29 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18505, -91.98831
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2024)
Projected traffic353 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 E over Br Elk CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Br Elk CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Br Elk CR carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Br Elk CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Br Elk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.