US Bridges

Rt Zz E over Locust CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 33 T 64 N R 21 W · Structure no. 6957

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Zz E over Locust CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Zz E over Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt Zz E
CrossesLocust CR
LocationS 33 T 64 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0ZZ
Coordinates40.30759, -93.25317
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Locust CR built?

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

What condition is Rt Zz E over 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 Locust CR carry?

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

How long is Rt Zz E over Locust CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Zz E over Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.