US Bridges

Kansas RD over W Fk Locust CR

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 20 T 64 N R 21 W · Structure no. 29239

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas RD over W Fk Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kansas RD over W Fk Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas RD
CrossesW Fk Locust CR
LocationS 20 T 64 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.33325, -93.28006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kansas RD over W Fk Locust CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas RD over W Fk 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 November 2023.

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

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

How long is Kansas RD over W Fk Locust CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas RD over W Fk Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.