US Bridges

Rt Z S over Billies CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 26 T 29 N R 25 W · Structure no. 7253

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Billies CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Z S over Billies CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesBillies CR
LocationS 26 T 29 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates37.18914, -93.62654
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2024)
Projected traffic919 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S over Billies CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over Billies 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 April 2023.

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

About 634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Billies CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt Z S over Billies CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.