US Bridges

Rt Tt S over Elk CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 6 T 31 N R 14 W · Structure no. 6910

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Tt S over Elk CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Tt S over Elk CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Tt S
CrossesElk CR
LocationS 6 T 31 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0TT
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.42656, -92.5097
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2024)
Projected traffic259 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Tt S over Elk CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Tt S over 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 February 2024.

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

About 167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Tt S over Elk CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Tt S over Elk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.