US Bridges

Fountain DR over Lit E Fk Locust CR

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 30 T 62 N R 19 W · Structure no. 29513

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain DR over Lit E Fk Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain DR over Lit E Fk Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFountain DR
CrossesLit E Fk Locust CR
LocationS 30 T 62 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 373
Coordinates40.14619, -93.06347
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fountain DR over Lit E Fk Locust CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain DR over Lit E 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fountain DR over Lit E Fk Locust CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fountain DR over Lit E Fk Locust CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain DR over Lit E Fk Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.