US Bridges

Rt Z S over Main Drain Dtch

PoorPosted for load

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 7 T 18 N R 10 E · Structure no. 8913

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Main Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z S over Main Drain Dtch in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesMain Drain Dtch
LocationS 7 T 18 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates36.22201, -90.01791
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$842,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Z S over Main Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over Main Drain Dtch 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 S over Main Drain Dtch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Main Drain Dtch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Main Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.