US Bridges

Rt Zz E over W Fk Locust CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 33 T 64 N R 21 W · Structure no. 6956

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Zz E over W Fk Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Zz E over W Fk Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 64 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Zz E
CrossesW Fk Locust CR
LocationS 33 T 64 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0ZZ
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.30525, -93.26757
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks39%
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 Zz E over W Fk Locust CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt Zz E over W Fk 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 Zz E over W Fk Locust CR carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Rt Zz E over W Fk Locust CR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Zz E over W Fk Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.