US Bridges

CR 424 Ember RD over E Fk of Locust CR

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 22 T 61 N R 20 W · Structure no. 32419

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 424 Ember RD over E Fk of Locust CR is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 424 Ember RD over E Fk of Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 424 Ember RD
CrossesE Fk of Locust CR
LocationS 22 T 61 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 424
Coordinates40.06562, -93.14018
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 424 Ember RD over E Fk of Locust CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 424 Ember RD over E Fk of 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 CR 424 Ember RD over E Fk of Locust CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 424 Ember RD over E Fk of Locust CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 424 Ember RD over E Fk of Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.