US Bridges

Rt Z E over Lost CR

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 25 T 61 N R 32 W · Structure no. 9547

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Lost CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rt Z E over Lost CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Z E
CrossesLost CR
LocationS 25 T 61 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.05327, -94.45731
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2024)
Projected traffic601 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Lost CR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z E over Lost 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 Lost CR carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z E over Lost CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Lost CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.