US Bridges

Rt C E over E Locust CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 11 T 62 N R 20 W · Structure no. 5970

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
833
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over E Locust CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over E Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 833 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesE Locust CR
LocationS 11 T 62 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.19625, -93.11282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Rt C E over E Locust CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over E Locust CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C E over E Locust CR carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over E Locust CR?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over E Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.