US Bridges

Dexter RD over Trib of Locust CR

Good

Linn County, Missouri · S 10 T 58 N R 21 W · Structure no. 32042

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter RD over Trib of Locust CR is a concrete culvert carrying Dexter RD over Trib of Locust CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDexter RD
CrossesTrib of Locust CR
LocationS 10 T 58 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 247
Coordinates39.86022, -93.23582
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Dexter RD over Trib of Locust CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dexter RD over Trib of Locust CR 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 2024.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dexter RD over Trib of Locust CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dexter RD over Trib of Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.