US Bridges

Kaye RD over Trib of Locust CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 3 T 56 N R 21 W · Structure no. 34484

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaye RD over Trib of Locust CR is a steel culvert carrying Kaye RD over Trib of Locust CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKaye RD
CrossesTrib of Locust CR
LocationS 3 T 56 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.68922, -93.24283
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaye RD over Trib of Locust CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaye RD over Trib of Locust 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kaye RD over Trib of Locust CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kaye RD over Trib of Locust CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Kaye RD over Trib of Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.