US Bridges

Rt Z E over Hubble CR Ovrfl

PoorPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 242 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 9309

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,729
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Hubble CR Ovrfl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Hubble CR Ovrfl in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4 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 2,729 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt Z E
CrossesHubble CR Ovrfl
LocationS 242 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates37.31173, -89.68713
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,729 (2024)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Z E over Hubble CR Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z E over Hubble CR Ovrfl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Z E over Hubble CR Ovrfl carry?

About 2,729 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z E over Hubble CR Ovrfl?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Hubble CR Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.