US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Zerbert Br

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 32 T 25 N R 28 W · Structure no. 7662

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
899
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Zerbert Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 97 S over Zerbert Br in Barry 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 5 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,483 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesZerbert Br
LocationS 32 T 25 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.83595, -94.0119
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2024)
Projected traffic1,483 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mo 97 S over Zerbert Br built?

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

What condition is Mo 97 S over Zerbert Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Zerbert Br carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Zerbert Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Zerbert Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.