US Bridges

Rt Dd S over Locust CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 3 T 61 N R 21 W · Structure no. 7635

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd S over Locust CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Dd S over Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Dd S
CrossesLocust CR
LocationS 3 T 61 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.11586, -93.25405
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 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 width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Dd S over Locust CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd S 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 Dd S over Locust CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd S 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 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd S over Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.