217th RD over Br of E. Locust CR
PoorPutnam County, Missouri · S 28 T 67 N R 20 W · Structure no. 15243
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
217th RD over Br of E. Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 217th RD over Br of E. Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 217th RD over Br of E. Locust CR built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is 217th RD over Br of E. Locust CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does 217th RD over Br of E. Locust CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 217th RD over Br of E. Locust CR?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 217th RD over Br of E. Locust CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.