US Bridges

Rt Z S over Blue Spr Drain Dtc

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 27 T 25 N R 7 E · Structure no. 1884

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Blue Spr Drain Dtc is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Z S over Blue Spr Drain Dtc in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesBlue Spr Drain Dtc
LocationS 27 T 25 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates36.77936, -90.28106
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2024)
Projected traffic441 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Z S over Blue Spr Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over Blue Spr Drain Dtc 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Z S over Blue Spr Drain Dtc carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Blue Spr Drain Dtc?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Blue Spr Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.