Selmore Rd over Elk Valley CR
Christian County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Selmore Rd over Elk Valley CR in Christian County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 250 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2025).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 62 of the 123 inventoried bridges in Christian County rated fair (50.4%); 10 (8.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | S 3 T 26 N R 21 W |
| NBI structure number | 22260 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Christian County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 65 S over Trib of James Rvr | 1959 | 65,553 | Fair |
| US 65 N over Farmers Br | 2014 | 37,194 | Good |
| US 65 S over Elk Valley CR | 1960 | 35,060 | Fair |
| US 65 S over Farmers Br | 1977 | 33,134 | Good |
| US 65 S over Woods Fk CR | 1963 | 31,163 | Fair |
| US 65 S over Brookside Dr Cook Hol | 1962 | 30,414 | Fair |
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