US Bridges

Rt a S over N. Fork of Locust

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 11 T 60 N R 31 W · Structure no. 36181

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over N. Fork of Locust is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt a S over N. Fork of Locust in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a S
CrossesN. Fork of Locust
LocationS 11 T 60 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyDeKalb County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.03226, -94.34593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic377 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt a S over N. Fork of Locust built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over N. Fork of Locust 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt a S over N. Fork of Locust carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over N. Fork of Locust?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over N. Fork of Locust?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.