US Bridges

Rt Ee S over W Locust CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 20 T 65 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7308

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over W Locust CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ee S over W Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesW Locust CR
LocationS 20 T 65 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates40.42604, -93.16893
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2024)
Projected traffic119 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Ee S over W Locust CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt Ee S over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ee S over W Locust CR carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee S over W Locust CR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over W Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.