US Bridges

205th ST over E Locust CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 15 T 65 N R 20 W · Structure no. 31316

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205th ST over E Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 205th ST over E Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries205th ST
CrossesE Locust CR
LocationS 15 T 65 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 412
Coordinates40.43686, -93.12617
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 205th ST over E Locust CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 205th ST over E 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 205th ST over E Locust CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 205th ST over E Locust CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 205th ST over E Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.