US Bridges

Locust RD over Trib of Dry Fork

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 13 T 29 N R 30 W · Structure no. 36158

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust RD over Trib of Dry Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Locust RD over Trib of Dry Fork in Jasper 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocust RD
CrossesTrib of Dry Fork
LocationS 13 T 29 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 300
Coordinates37.22529, -94.15458
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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 Locust RD over Trib of Dry Fork built?

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

What condition is Locust RD over Trib of Dry Fork 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 of Dry Fork carry?

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

How long is Locust RD over Trib of Dry Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Locust RD over Trib of Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.