US Bridges

Rt B E over Locust CR

Good

Linn County, Missouri · S 2 T 58 N R 21 W · Structure no. 34515

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Locust CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Locust CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesLocust CR
LocationS 2 T 58 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates39.87751, -93.22768
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 B E over Locust CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Locust CR carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Locust CR?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.