US Bridges

Mo 5 S over E Fk Locust CR

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 28 T 61 N R 20 W · Structure no. 3611

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
899
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over E Fk Locust CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over E Fk Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesE Fk Locust CR
LocationS 28 T 61 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates40.05692, -93.15897
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2024)
Projected traffic1,169 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Mo 5 S over E Fk Locust CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over E Fk Locust CR carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over E Fk Locust CR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over E Fk Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.