Rt M E over Locust CR
FairSullivan County, Missouri · S 8 T 64 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7442
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M E over Locust CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt M E over Locust CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt M 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 M E over Locust CR carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Rt M E over Locust CR?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M E over Locust CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.