US Bridges

Rt Z S over Walker CR

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 27 T 34 N R 14 W · Structure no. 33948

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Walker CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt Z S over Walker CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 391 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesWalker CR
LocationS 27 T 34 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates37.63062, -92.45431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2024)
Projected traffic587 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Z S over Walker CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over Walker CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Walker CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Walker CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.