US Bridges

Rt Z E over Dtch

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 29 T 61 N R 29 W · Structure no. 8094

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Dtch in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 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 6 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt Z E
CrossesDtch
LocationS 29 T 61 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates40.04881, -94.18266
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2024)
Projected traffic511 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 E over Dtch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt Z E over Dtch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Z E over Dtch carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z E over Dtch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.