US Bridges

Elm ST over Mckenzie CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 26 T 29 N R 3 E · Structure no. 22131

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Mckenzie CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Elm ST over Mckenzie CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesElm ST
CrossesMckenzie CR
LocationS 26 T 29 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.15266, -90.69471
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST over Mckenzie CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Elm ST over Mckenzie 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Elm ST over Mckenzie CR carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Mckenzie CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Mckenzie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.