US Bridges

Rt Z S over Asher CR

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 14 T 30 N R 23 W · Structure no. 9097

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,369
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Asher CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Z S over Asher CR in Greene 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,369 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesAsher CR
LocationS 14 T 30 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates37.32769, -93.43207
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,369 (2024)
Projected traffic3,790 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Z S over Asher CR built?

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

What condition is Rt Z S over Asher 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Z S over Asher CR carry?

About 2,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Asher CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Asher CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.