US Bridges

Rt Pp E over Locust CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 4 T 62 N R 21 W · Structure no. 7981

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp E over Locust CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Pp E over Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt Pp E
CrossesLocust CR
LocationS 4 T 62 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates40.19911, -93.25939
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Pp E over Locust CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Pp 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 Pp E over Locust CR carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp E over Locust CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Pp E over Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.