US Bridges

Locust RD over Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 14 T 29 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36176

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust RD over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Locust RD over Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocust RD
CrossesDitch
LocationS 14 T 29 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 304
Coordinates37.22922, -94.49944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ditch built?

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

What condition is Locust RD over Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Locust RD over Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Locust RD over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Locust RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.