US Bridges

Rt Z S over Elk CR

Good

Wright County, Missouri · S 34 T 32 N R 14 W · Structure no. 28541

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
22 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Elk CR is a other culvert carrying Rt Z S over Elk CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesElk CR
LocationS 34 T 32 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates37.44388, -92.45083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Z S over Elk CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Z S over Elk CR carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Elk CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Elk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.