US Bridges

170th ST over W Locust CR

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 29 T 66 N R 20 W · Structure no. 30900

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

170th ST over W Locust CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 170th ST over W Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries170th ST
CrossesW Locust CR
LocationS 29 T 66 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates40.48578, -93.18507
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 170th ST over W Locust CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 170th ST over W Locust CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 170th ST over W Locust CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 170th ST over W Locust CR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 170th ST over W Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.