US Bridges

Elias RD over Marmaton Rvr

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 31 W · Structure no. 17471

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elias RD over Marmaton Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elias RD over Marmaton Rvr in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesElias RD
CrossesMarmaton Rvr
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 153
Coordinates37.97296, -94.3216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Elias RD over Marmaton Rvr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elias RD over Marmaton Rvr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elias RD over Marmaton Rvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elias RD over Marmaton Rvr?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elias RD over Marmaton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.