US Bridges

Mo 6 E over W Locust CR

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 26 T 62 N R 21 W · Structure no. 35987

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 6 E over W Locust CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 6 E over W Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 939 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,643 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 6 E
CrossesW Locust CR
LocationS 26 T 62 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates40.13896, -93.21578
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2024)
Projected traffic1,643 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 6 E over W Locust CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 6 E over W 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 6 E over W Locust CR carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 6 E over W Locust CR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 6 E over W Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.