Rt Pp E over W Locust CR
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Missouri · S 3 T 62 N R 21 W · Structure no. 7982
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Pp E over W Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Pp E over W 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Pp E over W Locust CR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Pp E over W Locust CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Rt Pp E over W Locust CR carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt Pp E over W Locust CR?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Pp E over W Locust CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.