US Bridges

175th RD over Br of W Locust CR

GoodPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 35 T 67 N R 21 W · Structure no. 33860

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175th RD over Br of W Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 175th RD over Br of W Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries175th RD
CrossesBr of W Locust CR
LocationS 35 T 67 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.56278, -93.23217
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 175th RD over Br of W Locust CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175th RD over Br of W 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 175th RD over Br of W Locust CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 175th RD over Br of W Locust CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 175th RD over Br of W Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.