US Bridges

Rt T S over E Locust CR

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 3 T 61 N R 20 W · Structure no. 9345

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over E Locust CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt T S over E Locust CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesE Locust CR
LocationS 3 T 61 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates40.11413, -93.13482
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2024)
Projected traffic334 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt T S over E Locust CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over E 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T S over E Locust CR carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over E Locust CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over E Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.