US Bridges

Rt Z E over Tuckwillow CR

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 26 T 61 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1483

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Tuckwillow CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Z E over Tuckwillow CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Z E
CrossesTuckwillow CR
LocationS 26 T 61 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.05334, -94.47717
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2024)
Projected traffic642 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Tuckwillow CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z E over Tuckwillow CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Z E over Tuckwillow CR carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z E over Tuckwillow CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Tuckwillow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.