US Bridges

Rt E E over Locust CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 5 T 62 N R 20 W · Structure no. 2180

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Locust CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2044. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesLocust CR
LocationS 5 T 62 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates40.20725, -93.16524
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,125 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 E E over Locust CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Rt E E 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Locust CR carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Locust CR?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.