US Bridges

Rt U S over E Locust CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 25 T 67 N R 20 W · Structure no. 8457

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over E Locust CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over E Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt U S
CrossesE Locust CR
LocationS 25 T 67 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates40.5733, -93.10689
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2024)
Projected traffic468 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 U S over E Locust CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rt U S 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 Rt U S over E Locust CR carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over E Locust CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over E Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.