US Bridges

Locust RD over Trib to Buck Br

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 22 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 21364

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust RD over Trib to Buck Br is a concrete slab carrying Locust RD over Trib to Buck Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust RD
CrossesTrib to Buck Br
LocationS 22 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.22736, -94.30094
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Locust RD over Trib to Buck Br built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Locust RD over Trib to Buck Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Locust RD over Trib to Buck Br carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Locust RD over Trib to Buck Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Locust RD over Trib to Buck Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.