New Home RD over Elk CR
PoorClosed to trafficWright County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 14 W · Structure no. 13831
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Home RD over Elk CR is a concrete slab carrying New Home RD over Elk CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Home RD over Elk CR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Home RD over Elk CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does New Home RD over Elk CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is New Home RD over Elk CR?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns New Home RD over Elk CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.