US Bridges

Kingston RD over W Fk Locust CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 17 T 64 N R 21 W · Structure no. 12378

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston RD over W Fk Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingston RD over W Fk Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKingston RD
CrossesW Fk Locust CR
LocationS 17 T 64 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.34783, -93.2764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$423,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingston RD over W Fk Locust CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston RD over W Fk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kingston RD over W Fk Locust CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kingston RD over W Fk Locust CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston RD over W Fk Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.