US Bridges

Rt Ee S over Locust CR

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 29 T 65 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7309

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee S over Locust CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ee S over Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, 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 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ee S
CrossesLocust CR
LocationS 29 T 65 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.41086, -93.17255
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Locust CR built?

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

What condition is Rt Ee S over 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 December 2023.

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

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

How long is Rt Ee S over Locust CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee S over Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.